Cumin vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cumin and wheat
- Cumin has more iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and manganese; however, wheat is richer in selenium.
- Cumin covers your daily iron needs 786% more than wheat .
- Wheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat is 50, while the glycemic index of cumin is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Wheat, durum.
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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 | +154.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2638.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1785.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1619.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +330% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +801.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +328.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3981.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +235.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 3.52mg | 786% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 89.4µg | 153% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 34mg | 90% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 144mg | 53% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 431mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.553mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 0.344g | 34% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 2.47g | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.419mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.121mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 0.978g | 15% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 3.012mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 6.738mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 71.13g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Folate | 10µg | 43µg | 8% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 13.68g | 8% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 4.16mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 0.454g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 339kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.419mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 508mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0% |
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
431%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.081g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)