Pistachio vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pistachios and cumin
- Pistachios have more vitamin B6 and copper; however, cumin is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Cumin covers your daily iron needs 781% more than pistachios.
- Cumin contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than pistachios. Pistachios contain 1.7mg of vitamin B6, while cumin contains 0.435mg.
- Cumin has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of pistachios is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +202.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +786.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1592.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +338.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 66.36mg | 781% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.435mg | 97% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 3.333mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 931mg | 83% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 3.279g | 74% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 366mg | 58% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.867mg | 48% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 22.27g | 35% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 4.8mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 14.04g | 23% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 1788mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 4.579mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.628mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 1.535g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.327mg | 13% |
| Folate | 51µg | 10µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 560kcal | 375kcal | 9% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 168mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 44.24g | 6% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 17.81g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 64µg | 4% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 3.33mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 5.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 7.7mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 499mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 10.5g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
431%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.