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Shiitake vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shiitake and Cumin

  • Shiitake has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 824% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, 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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
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 -94.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1730%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488.2%
Contains more IronIron +16085.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +510.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +366%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1349.1%
~equal in Selenium ~5.2µg

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% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.5%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 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 +1013.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +695.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4444.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +551.5%
Contains more OtherOther +929.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Cumin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Cumin Opinion
Calories 34kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 2.24g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0.49g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 4.29g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 6.79g 44.24g Cumin
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 2mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 304mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 0.41mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.38g 2.25g Cumin
Fiber 2.5g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.142mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 1.03mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 112mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 9mg 168mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 5.7µg 5.2µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 13µg 10µg Shiitake
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g Cumin
Tryptophan 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg Shiitake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake 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
24%
Shiitake
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.