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Asparagus vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between asparagus and cumin

  • Asparagus has less iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, zinc, and fiber.
  • Cumin covers your daily iron needs 803% more than asparagus.
  • The glycemic index of asparagus is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Asparagus, raw 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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2514.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3779.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +785.1%
Contains more IronIron +3000.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +788.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +859.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2009.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.1%

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +670.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +378%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 WaterWater +1056.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +709.5%
Contains more FatsFats +18458.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1040.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1213.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6458%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 2.14mg 66.36mg 803%
Manganese 0.158mg 3.333mg 138%
Calcium 24mg 931mg 91%
Magnesium 14mg 366mg 84%
Copper 0.189mg 0.867mg 75%
Phosphorus 52mg 499mg 64%
Potassium 202mg 1788mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.628mg 40%
Zinc 0.54mg 4.8mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 14.04g 35%
Fiber 2.1g 10.5g 34%
Fats 0.12g 22.27g 34%
Protein 2.2g 17.81g 31%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 5.4µg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.435mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 4.579mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.279g 22%
Calories 20kcal 375kcal 18%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 3.33mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.327mg 14%
Carbs 3.88g 44.24g 13%
Folate 52µg 10µg 11%
Sodium 2mg 168mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.04g 1.535g 7%
Selenium 2.3µg 5.2µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 64µg 3%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 7.7mg 2%
Choline 16mg 24.7mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
25%
Asparagus
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.