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Dates vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dates and Cumin

  • Dates contain less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin E than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 817% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Spices, cumin seed.

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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.
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Cumin
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +2287.2%
Contains more Iron +6405.9%
Contains more Magnesium +751.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +704.8%
Contains more Potassium +172.6%
Contains more Zinc +1555.2%
Contains more Copper +320.9%
Contains more Manganese +1172.1%
Contains more Selenium +73.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +2287.2%
Contains more Iron +6405.9%
Contains more Magnesium +751.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +704.8%
Contains more Potassium +172.6%
Contains more Zinc +1555.2%
Contains more Copper +320.9%
Contains more Manganese +1172.1%
Contains more Selenium +73.3%

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.
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Cumin
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +12600%
Contains more Vitamin E +6560%
Contains more Vitamin C +1825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
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%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +12600%
Contains more Vitamin E +6560%
Contains more Vitamin C +1825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Carbs +69.6%
Contains more Water +154.7%
Contains more Protein +626.9%
Contains more Fats +5610.3%
Contains more Other +376.3%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
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
Contains more Carbs +69.6%
Contains more Water +154.7%
Contains more Protein +626.9%
Contains more Fats +5610.3%
Contains more Other +376.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17157.9%
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17157.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dates Cumin
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 Dates Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 33.74g Dates
Protein 2.45g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0.39g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 75.03g 44.24g Dates
Calories 282kcal 375kcal Cumin
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 8g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 39mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 1.02mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 43mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 62mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 656mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 2mg 168mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.206mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.262mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 3µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 10IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.05mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 0.4mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 19µg 10µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g 1.535g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dates Cumin
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
12%
Dates
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.503g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/nutrients
  2. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.