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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Cumin
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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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1311.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +510%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1310.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.8%
Contains more IronIron +4640%
Contains more CopperCopper +767%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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.
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 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Cumin
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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% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +708.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.435mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Cumin
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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 FatsFats +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +433.5%
Contains more OtherOther +75.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
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
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 305kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 18.5g 17.81g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 22.27g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 0g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 0g 44.24g Cumin
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 66mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 520mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 1.4mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 0g 2.25g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.1mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 1.1mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 254mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 4450mg 168mg Cumin
Vitamin A 157IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 47µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 2.38mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Manganese 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 73.4µg 5.2µg Mackerel
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
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 5.4µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 10µg Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg 24.7mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.279g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Cumin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
200%
Mackerel
48%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 4282mg)
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.