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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 +544.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +662.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1377.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1076.3%
Contains more IronIron +4021.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1071.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1065.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +825%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +710.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +285.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +938.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +376.2%
Contains more FatsFats +566.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +658.8%
Contains more OtherOther +126.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +543.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 60kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 3.74g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 3.34g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 0.3mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 1.83g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 5.83g 44.24g Cumin
Magnesium 48mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 63mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 152mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 1.61mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 0.92g 2.25g Mustard
Fiber 4g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.074mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 0.64mg 4.8mg Cumin
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 1104mg 168mg Cumin
Vitamin A 109IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 5µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.36mg 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 0.422mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 33.5µg 5.2µg Mustard
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
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 7µg 10µg Cumin
Trans Fat 0.009g Cumin
Choline 22.4mg 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 0.214g 1.535g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 3.279g 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
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
11%
Mustard
48%
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.