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Mackerel vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Cumin

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, however, Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 812% higher.
  • Cumin is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
9
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Selenium +1311.5%
Contains more Calcium +1310.6%
Contains more Iron +4640%
Contains more Magnesium +510%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.5%
Contains more Potassium +243.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +336.4%
Contains more Copper +767%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Selenium +1311.5%
Contains more Calcium +1310.6%
Contains more Iron +4640%
Contains more Magnesium +510%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.5%
Contains more Potassium +243.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +336.4%
Contains more Copper +767%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
7
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +708.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.435
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +708.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.435

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
1
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Fats +12.7%
Contains more Water +433.5%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 17.81
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
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
Contains more Fats +12.7%
Contains more Water +433.5%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 17.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
2
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 18.5g 17.81g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 22.27g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 305kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 0g 2.25g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 66mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 1.4mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 60mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 254mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 520mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 4450mg 168mg Cumin
Zinc 1.1mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.1mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 73.4µg 5.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 2.38mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 15µg 10µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 5.4µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 7.148g 1.535g Cumin
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.279g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
212%
Mackerel
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 4282mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.613g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.