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Molasses vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are molasses and cumin different?

  • Cumin is higher than molasses in iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin A.
  • Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 771% more than molasses.

Molasses and Spices, cumin seed types were used in this article.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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 -78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +242.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +1305.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +78%
Contains more ZincZinc +1555.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1509.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 CarbsCarbs +68.9%
Contains more WaterWater +171.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +22170%
Contains more OtherOther +130.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43775%
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.
Molasses Cumin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 4.72mg 66.36mg 771%
Manganese 1.53mg 3.333mg 78%
Calcium 205mg 931mg 73%
Phosphorus 31mg 499mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.628mg 49%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Copper 0.487mg 0.867mg 42%
Zinc 0.29mg 4.8mg 41%
Protein 0g 17.81g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 14.04g 35%
Fats 0.1g 22.27g 34%
Magnesium 242mg 366mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.327mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 4.579mg 23%
Selenium 17.8µg 5.2µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.279g 22%
Vitamin E 0mg 3.33mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.435mg 18%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Carbs 74.73g 44.24g 10%
Potassium 1464mg 1788mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.018g 1.535g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Sodium 37mg 168mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg 5%
Calories 290kcal 375kcal 4%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 24.7mg 2%
Net carbs 74.73g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
18%
Molasses
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.