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Cumin vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cumin and Soybean

  • Soybean has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Cumin.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 765% more than Soybean.
  • Cumin has 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Soybean. While Cumin has 4.579mg of Vitamin B3, Soybean has only 0.399mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cumin seed and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
Cumin
8
:
2
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Calcium +812.7%
Contains more Iron +1191.1%
Contains more Magnesium +325.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.7%
Contains more Potassium +247.2%
Contains more Zinc +317.4%
Contains more Copper +113%
Contains more Manganese +304.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.4%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Soybean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Calcium +812.7%
Contains more Iron +1191.1%
Contains more Magnesium +325.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.7%
Contains more Potassium +247.2%
Contains more Zinc +317.4%
Contains more Copper +113%
Contains more Manganese +304.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
Cumin
7
:
3
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Vitamin A +14011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +851.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1047.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.9%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +255.6%
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Soybean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin A +14011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +851.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1047.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.9%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +255.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
3
:
2
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Fats +148.3%
Contains more Carbs +429.2%
Contains more Other +299%
Contains more Water +676.1%
Equal in Protein - 18.21
Cumin
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Soybean
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Fats +148.3%
Contains more Carbs +429.2%
Contains more Other +299%
Contains more Water +676.1%
Equal in Protein - 18.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
1
:
2
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +608.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.4%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Soybean
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +608.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Soybean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 2.36g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 18.21g Soybean
Fats 22.27g 8.97g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 8.36g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 172kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g 3g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 6g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 102mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 5.14mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 86mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 245mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 515mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 4.8mg 1.15mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.407mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.824mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 7.3µg Soybean
Vitamin A 1270IU 9IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.35mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.155mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.285mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.399mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Soybean
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.234mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 54µg Soybean
Vitamin K 5.4µg 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg Soybean
Histidine 0.449mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.535g 1.297g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 1.981g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 5.064g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Soybean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Cumin
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.238g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean
Soybean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.