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Cumin vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cumin and Squid

  • Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 694% more than Squid.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cumin seed and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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
7
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%
Squid
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +510%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.7%
Contains more IronIron +512.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1494.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1623.1%

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
7
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% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Squid
5
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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3594.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +428.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Squid
2
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +1490.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2597.6%
Contains more OtherOther +126.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.4%
Contains more WaterWater +658.3%

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
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1123.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Squid Opinion
Calories 375kcal 158kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 32.48g Squid
Fats 22.27g 1.4g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 33.74g 1.64g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 1.64g Cumin
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 60mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 180mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 637mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 10.84mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Squid
Fiber 10.5g 0g Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 4.8mg 3.46mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 168mg 744mg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 675IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.209mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.017mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 2.189mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.27mg Cumin
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 24µg Squid
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.236g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.162g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.268g Cumin
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Squid
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Cumin
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.