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Mustard vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mustard and Cumin

  • Mustard has more Selenium, however, Cumin is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 809% more than Mustard.
  • Cumin has 7 times less Sodium than Mustard. Mustard has 1104mg of Sodium, while Cumin has 168mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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.
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Cumin
Contains more Selenium +544.2%
Contains more Calcium +1377.8%
Contains more Iron +4021.7%
Contains more Magnesium +662.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +362%
Contains more Potassium +1076.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +1071.6%
Contains more Manganese +689.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Selenium +544.2%
Contains more Calcium +1377.8%
Contains more Iron +4021.7%
Contains more Magnesium +662.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +362%
Contains more Potassium +1076.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +1071.6%
Contains more Manganese +689.8%

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.
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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin A +1065.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +825%
Contains more Vitamin C +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +1065.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +825%
Contains more Vitamin C +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Water +938.7%
Contains more Protein +376.2%
Contains more Fats +566.8%
Contains more Carbs +658.8%
Contains more Other +126.1%
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
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 Water +938.7%
Contains more Protein +376.2%
Contains more Fats +566.8%
Contains more Carbs +658.8%
Contains more Other +126.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +543.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.6%
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +543.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mustard Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 3.74g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 3.34g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 5.83g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 60kcal 375kcal Cumin
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 2.25g Mustard
Fiber 4g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 63mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 1.61mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 48mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 108mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 152mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 1104mg 168mg Cumin
Zinc 0.64mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.074mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.422mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 33.5µg 5.2µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.36mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 0.3mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 7µg 10µg Cumin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g Cumin
Saturated Fat 0.214g 1.535g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 3.279g Cumin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Cumin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Mustard
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
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
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.