Cumin vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cumin and taco?
- Cumin is richer in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet taco is richer in vitamin B12.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 815% higher.
- Cumin has 13 times more manganese than taco. Cumin has 3.333mg of manganese, while taco has 0.249mg.
- Cumin has a lower glycemic index than taco.
We used Spices, cumin seed and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1043.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +946.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +755.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5476.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1026% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1238.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1825% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +455% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1156% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +445% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +183.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +385.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +607.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +218.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.042g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 1.19mg | 815% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 0.249mg | 134% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.077mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 89mg | 84% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 32mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.05mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 178mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 209mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 1.75mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.09mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 3.9g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 4.411g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.06mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0.6mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 1.65mg | 18% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 8.86g | 18% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 12.7g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 4.384g | 13% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 397mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 19.85g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 15.3µg | 8% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 226kcal | 7% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 9.2µg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Folate | 10µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 3.042g | 2% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
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.