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Mackerel vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and cumin

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12 and selenium, while cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 810% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 less SodiumSodium -50.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +892.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +277.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6106.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.9%
Contains more IronIron +4126.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +822.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +410.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16565%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
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% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1825%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.435mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 ProteinProtein +33.9%
Contains more WaterWater +560.9%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +50.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Cumin
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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 +31.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.4%

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 DV% diff.
Iron 1.57mg 66.36mg 810%
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Manganese 0.02mg 3.333mg 144%
Calcium 15mg 931mg 92%
Copper 0.094mg 0.867mg 86%
Selenium 51.6µg 5.2µg 84%
Magnesium 97mg 366mg 64%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Potassium 401mg 1788mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.628mg 39%
Zinc 0.94mg 4.8mg 35%
Phosphorus 278mg 499mg 32%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 14.04g 18%
Carbs 0g 44.24g 15%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 4.579mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.176g 1.535g 12%
Protein 23.85g 17.81g 12%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 7.7mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.279g 7%
Fats 17.81g 22.27g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.327mg 7%
Calories 262kcal 375kcal 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Sodium 83mg 168mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.435mg 2%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin A 54µg 64µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
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

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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
217%
Mackerel
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.641g)
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/175120/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.