Parmesan vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between parmesan and cumin?
- Parmesan is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet cumin is richer in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 823% higher.
- Cumin contains less sodium.
We used Cheese, parmesan, grated and Spices, cumin seed types in this comparison.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +561.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +976.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +893.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +13442.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2067.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4594.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +309.4% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +528.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2315.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5623.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +437% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +217.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +75.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 0.49mg | 66.36mg | 823% |
Manganese | 0.071mg | 3.333mg | 142% |
Copper | 0.04mg | 0.867mg | 92% |
Magnesium | 34mg | 366mg | 79% |
Sodium | 1804mg | 168mg | 71% |
Saturated fat | 15.371g | 1.535g | 63% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 0µg | 58% |
Selenium | 34.4µg | 5.2µg | 53% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.628mg | 50% |
Potassium | 180mg | 1788mg | 47% |
Fiber | 0g | 10.5g | 42% |
Cholesterol | 86mg | 0mg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 4.579mg | 28% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.435mg | 27% |
Vitamin A | 262µg | 64µg | 22% |
Protein | 28.42g | 17.81g | 21% |
Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 3.33mg | 19% |
Phosphorus | 627mg | 499mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 14.04g | 17% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 3.279g | 13% |
Carbs | 13.91g | 44.24g | 10% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.7mg | 9% |
Fats | 27.84g | 22.27g | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 9% | |
Calcium | 853mg | 931mg | 8% |
Zinc | 4.2mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 21IU | 0IU | 3% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 5.4µg | 3% |
Choline | 14.1mg | 24.7mg | 2% |
Calories | 420kcal | 375kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.327mg | 2% |
Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 13.91g | 33.74g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.07g | 2.25g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.876g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.747mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.865mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
Contains more WaterWater | +181% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.6% |