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Cumin vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cumin and sugar substitute

  • Sugar substitute has less iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B6 than cumin.
  • Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 828% more than sugar substitute.
  • Cumin has 152 times more manganese than sugar substitute. While cumin has 3.333mg of manganese, sugar substitute has only 0.022mg.
  • The glycemic index of sugar substitute is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cumin seed and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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
9
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4484.6%
Contains more IronIron +41375%
Contains more CopperCopper +12285.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~879mg

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
10
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%
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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2080%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +764.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +89.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.6%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.16mg 828%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.022mg 144%
Copper 0.867mg 0.007mg 96%
Magnesium 366mg 6mg 86%
Phosphorus 499mg 8mg 70%
Potassium 1788mg 39mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.015mg 51%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.04mg 43%
Fiber 10.5g 0.6g 40%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0g 34%
Protein 17.81g 2.06g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.015mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.015mg 24%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 22%
Sodium 168mg 572mg 18%
Carbs 44.24g 84.77g 14%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin A 64µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 7%
Calcium 931mg 879mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Calories 375kcal 347kcal 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 4.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Sugar substitute
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
44%
Cumin
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.