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Cumin vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cumin and maple syrup?

  • Cumin is higher in iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6, yet maple syrup is higher in vitamin B2.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 828% more.
  • The glycemic index of cumin is lower.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Syrups, maple types in this article.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1642.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +812.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +743.4%
Contains more IronIron +60227.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4716.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24850%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +766.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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
9
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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +851.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5553.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1443.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44425%
Contains more FatsFats +37016.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1521.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.5%
Contains more WaterWater +301.9%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127536.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19188.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Maple syrup DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.11mg 828%
Copper 0.867mg 0.018mg 94%
Calcium 931mg 102mg 83%
Magnesium 366mg 21mg 82%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 1.27mg 73%
Phosphorus 499mg 2mg 71%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.066mg 47%
Potassium 1788mg 212mg 46%
Fiber 10.5g 0g 42%
Protein 17.81g 0.04g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.011g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0.06g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.002mg 33%
Zinc 4.8mg 1.47mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.081mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.017g 22%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0mg 22%
Manganese 3.333mg 2.908mg 18%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg 9%
Carbs 44.24g 67.04g 8%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.6µg 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Sodium 168mg 12mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.007g 7%
Calories 375kcal 260kcal 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 1.6mg 4%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 60.46g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.