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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +913.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +838.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350.4%
Contains more IronIron +2172.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2986.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~499mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.7%
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 +57%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.535g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Iron 2.92mg 66.36mg 793%
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 3.333mg 140%
Selenium 52.7µg 5.2µg 86%
Magnesium 39mg 366mg 78%
Copper 0.186mg 0.867mg 76%
Calcium 382mg 931mg 55%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.628mg 46%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Potassium 397mg 1788mg 41%
Zinc 1.31mg 4.8mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 14.04g 25%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.435mg 21%
Fats 11.45g 22.27g 17%
Carbs 0g 44.24g 15%
Protein 24.62g 17.81g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 3.279g 12%
Choline 75mg 24.7mg 9%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 3.33mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Calories 208kcal 375kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.327mg 8%
Sodium 307mg 168mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.579mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 64µg 4%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 5.4µg 2%
Phosphorus 490mg 499mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.25g N/A
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Saturated fat 1.528g 1.535g 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
44%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
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.