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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.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cumin is 0, while the glycemic index of quinoa is 53.

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
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Cumin
9
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 less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5376.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +939.5%
Contains more IronIron +4353.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +351.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +340.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +428.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
1
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 0% 0% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Cumin
8
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% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more FolateFolate +320%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1011.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~24.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
1
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
4
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 +788.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1059.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.7%
Contains more OtherOther +889.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
1
13% 29% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Cumin
2
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 -85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2559.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Iron 1.49mg 66.36mg 811%
Manganese 0.631mg 3.333mg 117%
Calcium 17mg 931mg 91%
Copper 0.192mg 0.867mg 75%
Magnesium 64mg 366mg 72%
Phosphorus 152mg 499mg 50%
Potassium 172mg 1788mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.628mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 14.04g 34%
Zinc 1.09mg 4.8mg 34%
Fats 1.92g 22.27g 31%
Fiber 2.8g 10.5g 31%
Protein 4.4g 17.81g 27%
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 4.579mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.435mg 24%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 3.33mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.327mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 3.279g 15%
Calories 120kcal 375kcal 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Carbs 21.3g 44.24g 8%
Folate 42µg 10µg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Sodium 7mg 168mg 7%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Saturated fat 0.231g 1.535g 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg 5%
Selenium 2.8µg 5.2µg 4%
Net carbs 18.5g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 2.25g N/A
Choline 23mg 24.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.131mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0%
Leucine 0.261mg 0%
Lysine 0.239mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.127mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa 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%
Quinoa
44%
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.