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Cumin vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cumin and Taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Zinc than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 829% higher.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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 Calcium +11537.5%
Contains more Iron +663500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +49800%
Contains more Potassium +59500%
Contains more Zinc +2185.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +642.9%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +11537.5%
Contains more Iron +663500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +49800%
Contains more Potassium +59500%
Contains more Zinc +2185.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +642.9%
Contains less Sodium -69%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +1170%
Contains more Vitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1170%
Contains more Vitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59266.7%
Contains more Fats +568.8%
Contains more Water +66.2%
Contains more Other +3213%
Contains more Carbs +107%
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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +59266.7%
Contains more Fats +568.8%
Contains more Water +66.2%
Contains more Other +3213%
Contains more Carbs +107%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1575.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2609.9%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1575.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2609.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 17.81g 0.03g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 3.33g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 375kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 2.25g 68.48g Cumin
Fiber 10.5g 0g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 8mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 0.01mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 0mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 1mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 3mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 4.8mg 0.21mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 0.7µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 100IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 27µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.09mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.028mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.012mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.002mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.3µg Cumin
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Cumin
Trans Fat 0.131g Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 2.049g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.838g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.121g Cumin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Taffy (candy)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Cumin
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.