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Fireweed vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Cumin different?

  • Fireweed is higher in Manganese, and Folate, however, Cumin is richer in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 800% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 11 times more Folate than Cumin. While Fireweed contains 112µg of Folate, Cumin contains only 10µg.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Spices, cumin seed are the varieties used in this article.

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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 -79.8%
Contains more Manganese +101.1%
Contains more Calcium +117%
Contains more Iron +2665%
Contains more Magnesium +134.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +362%
Contains more Potassium +261.9%
Contains more Zinc +80.5%
Contains more Copper +170.9%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Manganese +101.1%
Contains more Calcium +117%
Contains more Iron +2665%
Contains more Magnesium +134.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +362%
Contains more Potassium +261.9%
Contains more Zinc +80.5%
Contains more Copper +170.9%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%

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 Vitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more Folate +1020%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1803%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.579
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
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 Vitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more Folate +1020%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1803%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.579

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Water +778.2%
Contains more Protein +278.1%
Contains more Fats +709.8%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Other +200%
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 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 Water +778.2%
Contains more Protein +278.1%
Contains more Fats +709.8%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Other +200%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 4.71g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 2.75g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 19.22g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 103kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 10.5g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 2.4mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 156mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 108mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 494mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 34mg 168mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.32mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 6.704mg 3.333mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 3598IU 1270IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 64µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 2.2mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 4.579mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.435mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 10µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed 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
55%
Fireweed
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.