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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 B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Wheat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 786% more than Wheat .
  • Wheat has 27 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, while Wheat has 34mg.

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.
Cumin
Cumin
7
:
3
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +2638.2%
Contains more Iron +1785.2%
Contains more Magnesium +154.2%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Selenium +1619.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 508
Equal in Manganese - 3.012
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +2638.2%
Contains more Iron +1785.2%
Contains more Magnesium +154.2%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Selenium +1619.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 508
Equal in Manganese - 3.012

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
Cumin
7
:
3
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Folate +330%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.419
Cumin
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%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Folate +330%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.419

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
3
:
2
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +801.6%
Contains more Other +328.1%
Contains more Carbs +60.8%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Cumin
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
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +801.6%
Contains more Other +328.1%
Contains more Carbs +60.8%
Contains more Water +35.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
2
:
1
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3981.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3981.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Cumin Wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 17.81g 13.68g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 2.47g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 375kcal 339kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Wheat
Fiber 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 34mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 3.52mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 144mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 1788mg 431mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 4.8mg 4.16mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.553mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 3.012mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 1270IU 0IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.419mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.121mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.419mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 43µg Wheat
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.344g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.978g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.081g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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)

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.