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Cumin vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cumin and Spelt

  • Spelt contains less Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Manganese than Cumin.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 774% higher.
  • Spelt has 34 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, while Spelt has 27mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Spelt, uncooked.

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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
8
:
2
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +3348.1%
Contains more Iron +1394.6%
Contains more Magnesium +169.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +360.8%
Contains more Zinc +46.3%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +3348.1%
Contains more Iron +1394.6%
Contains more Magnesium +169.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +360.8%
Contains more Zinc +46.3%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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
8
:
3
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +12600%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +12600%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Folate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
:
2
Spelt
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +816.5%
Contains more Other +325.7%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Water +36.7%
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
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +816.5%
Contains more Other +325.7%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Water +36.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
:
1
Spelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3055.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3055.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Spelt
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 Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 17.81g 14.57g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 2.43g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 375kcal 338kcal Cumin
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 2.25g 6.82g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 931mg 27mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 4.44mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 136mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 401mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 388mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 4.8mg 3.28mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.511mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 2.983mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 1270IU 10IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.79mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.364mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.113mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.23mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 45µg Spelt
Vitamin K 5.4µg 3.6µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.406g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.445g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.258g Cumin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.