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Quinoa vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Quinoa and Cumin

  • Quinoa contains less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Fiber than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 811% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
9
Cumin
Cumin
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Calcium +5376.5%
Contains more Iron +4353.7%
Contains more Magnesium +471.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.3%
Contains more Potassium +939.5%
Contains more Zinc +340.4%
Contains more Copper +351.6%
Contains more Manganese +428.2%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Calcium +5376.5%
Contains more Iron +4353.7%
Contains more Magnesium +471.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.3%
Contains more Potassium +939.5%
Contains more Zinc +340.4%
Contains more Copper +351.6%
Contains more Manganese +428.2%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%

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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
8
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +25300%
Contains more Vitamin E +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1011.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Cumin
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 Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +25300%
Contains more Vitamin E +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1011.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
4
Cumin
Cumin
Contains more Water +788.5%
Contains more Protein +304.8%
Contains more Fats +1059.9%
Contains more Carbs +107.7%
Contains more Other +889.6%
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Cumin
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 +788.5%
Contains more Protein +304.8%
Contains more Fats +1059.9%
Contains more Carbs +107.7%
Contains more Other +889.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
2
Cumin
Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2559.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.2%
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2559.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quinoa Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Quinoa Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 4.4g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 1.92g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 21.3g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 120kcal 375kcal Cumin
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 2.25g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 17mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 1.49mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 64mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 152mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 172mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 7mg 168mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.192mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.631mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 2.8µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 5IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.63mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 42µg 10µg Quinoa
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 1.535g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa 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
11%
Quinoa
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.304g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.