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Sardine vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sardine and Cumin

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Cumin has more Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 793% more.
  • Cumin is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 more Selenium +913.5%
Contains more Calcium +143.7%
Contains more Iron +2172.6%
Contains more Magnesium +838.5%
Contains more Potassium +350.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Zinc +266.4%
Contains more Copper +366.1%
Contains more Manganese +2986.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 499
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Selenium +913.5%
Contains more Calcium +143.7%
Contains more Iron +2172.6%
Contains more Magnesium +838.5%
Contains more Potassium +350.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.3%
Contains more Zinc +266.4%
Contains more Copper +366.1%
Contains more Manganese +2986.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 499

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1075.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Equal in Folate - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 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 Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1075.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Protein +38.2%
Contains more Water +639.6%
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.4%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 Protein +38.2%
Contains more Water +639.6%
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.535
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.535

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sardine Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 24.62g 17.81g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 0g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 208kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 0g 2.25g Sardine
Fiber 0g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 382mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 2.92mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 39mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 490mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 397mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 307mg 168mg Cumin
Zinc 1.31mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.186mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.108mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 52.7µg 5.2µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 2.04mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.579mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.535g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 3.279g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Cumin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0069999999999999g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.