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Cumin vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cumin and Swiss cheese

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, and fiber; however, Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 828% higher.
  • Cumin is lower in saturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Cheese, swiss.

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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
6
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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1009.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2383.3%
Contains more IronIron +50946.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1744.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12719.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +476.9%
~equal in Calcium ~890mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.37mg

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% 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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +455%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7054.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +285.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.302mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2972.2%
Contains more OtherOther +155.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.4%
Contains more FatsFats +39.2%
Contains more WaterWater +366.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.13mg 828%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.026mg 144%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Copper 0.867mg 0.047mg 91%
Magnesium 366mg 33mg 79%
Saturated fat 1.535g 18.227g 76%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.011mg 51%
Potassium 1788mg 72mg 50%
Selenium 5.2µg 30µg 45%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.071mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.064mg 28%
Vitamin A 64µg 288µg 25%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.6mg 18%
Protein 17.81g 26.96g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 8.046g 15%
Carbs 44.24g 1.44g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.341g 13%
Fats 22.27g 30.99g 13%
Phosphorus 499mg 574mg 11%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Zinc 4.8mg 4.37mg 4%
Calcium 931mg 890mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 1.4µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.302mg 2%
Choline 24.7mg 15.5mg 2%
Calories 375kcal 393kcal 1%
Sodium 168mg 187mg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.692g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.