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Mortadella vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mortadella and cumin

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B12; however, cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11744% higher.
  • Cumin is lower in sodium.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork 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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
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 +334.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3227.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5072.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +996.9%
Contains more IronIron +4640%
Contains more CopperCopper +1345%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +414.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11010%

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% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +46689%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +427.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +237.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 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 FatsFats +14%
Contains more WaterWater +548.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1350.5%
Contains more OtherOther +163.7%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 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 -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.279g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Cumin DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.327mg 11744%
Iron 1.4mg 66.36mg 812%
Manganese 0.03mg 3.333mg 144%
Calcium 18mg 931mg 91%
Copper 0.06mg 0.867mg 90%
Magnesium 11mg 366mg 85%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Phosphorus 97mg 499mg 57%
Potassium 163mg 1788mg 48%
Sodium 1246mg 168mg 47%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.628mg 42%
Saturated fat 9.51g 1.535g 36%
Selenium 22.6µg 5.2µg 32%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.8mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.435mg 23%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 3.33mg 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Carbs 3.05g 44.24g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.579mg 12%
Choline 72.2mg 24.7mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 14.04g 7%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Fats 25.39g 22.27g 5%
Calories 311kcal 375kcal 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.4µg 3%
Protein 16.37g 17.81g 3%
Folate 3µg 10µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 3.279g 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella 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
2746%
Mortadella
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 1078mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.975g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.