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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 A, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6 than cumin.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 774% higher.
  • Spelt has 127 times less vitamin A than cumin. Cumin has 1270IU of vitamin A, while spelt has 10IU.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Spelt
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3348.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.8%
Contains more IronIron +1394.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Spelt
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +321.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
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
Spelt
2
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 ProteinProtein +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +816.5%
Contains more OtherOther +325.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.7%
Contains more WaterWater +36.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Spelt
1
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3055.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 4.44mg 774%
Calcium 931mg 27mg 90%
Magnesium 366mg 136mg 55%
Potassium 1788mg 388mg 41%
Copper 0.867mg 0.511mg 40%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.445g 34%
Fats 22.27g 2.43g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.364mg 22%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 21%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.79mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.23mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.113mg 16%
Manganese 3.333mg 2.983mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 6.843mg 14%
Zinc 4.8mg 3.28mg 14%
Phosphorus 499mg 401mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.258g 13%
Selenium 5.2µg 11.7µg 12%
Folate 10µg 45µg 9%
Carbs 44.24g 70.19g 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Sodium 168mg 8mg 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Protein 17.81g 14.57g 6%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.406g 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Calories 375kcal 338kcal 2%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 3.6µg 2%
Fiber 10.5g 10.7g 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 6.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Cumin
32%
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.