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Cumin vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cumin and zucchini

  • Zucchini contains less iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, zinc, and fiber than cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 825% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 58 times less calcium than cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of calcium, while zucchini contains 16mg.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of zucchini is 15.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5718.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +585.1%
Contains more IronIron +17835.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1535.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1213.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1783.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%

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.
Cumin
8
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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +540%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2675%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1295.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +915.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +132.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1371.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6859.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1322.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1236.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1076.1%

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127536.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3503.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Zucchini
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Zucchini DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.37mg 825%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.177mg 137%
Calcium 931mg 16mg 92%
Copper 0.867mg 0.053mg 90%
Magnesium 366mg 18mg 83%
Phosphorus 499mg 38mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.045mg 49%
Potassium 1788mg 261mg 45%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.32mg 41%
Fiber 10.5g 1g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.011g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0.32g 34%
Protein 17.81g 1.21g 33%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.451mg 26%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.12mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.163mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.091g 21%
Calories 375kcal 17kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.094mg 18%
Carbs 44.24g 3.11g 14%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 17.9mg 11%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.2µg 9%
Sodium 168mg 8mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.084g 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 10µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 4%
Folate 10µg 24µg 4%
Choline 24.7mg 9.5mg 3%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 4.3µg 1%
Net carbs 33.74g 2.11g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 2.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Zucchini
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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.