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Rosemary vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between rosemary and cumin?

  • Rosemary is higher in folate, yet cumin is higher in iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1, zinc, and potassium.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 746% more.
  • Rosemary has 11 times more folate than cumin. While rosemary has 109µg of folate, cumin has only 10µg.
  • The glycemic index of cumin is lower.

We used Rosemary, fresh and Spices, cumin seed types in this article.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +302.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.7%
Contains more IronIron +897.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +188%
Contains more ZincZinc +416.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +656.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247.2%

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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
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% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +990%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 +740.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +438.1%
Contains more FatsFats +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.7%
Contains more OtherOther +222.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 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 -45.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1110.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rosemary Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 6.65mg 66.36mg 746%
Manganese 0.96mg 3.333mg 103%
Magnesium 91mg 366mg 65%
Copper 0.301mg 0.867mg 63%
Phosphorus 66mg 499mg 62%
Calcium 317mg 931mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.628mg 49%
Zinc 0.93mg 4.8mg 35%
Potassium 668mg 1788mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 1.16g 14.04g 32%
Protein 3.31g 17.81g 29%
Folate 109µg 10µg 25%
Fats 5.86g 22.27g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 4.579mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 3.279g 16%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 7.7mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Fiber 14.1g 10.5g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.327mg 13%
Calories 131kcal 375kcal 12%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Vitamin A 146µg 64µg 9%
Carbs 20.7g 44.24g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.435mg 8%
Sodium 26mg 168mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.838g 1.535g 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Net carbs 6.6g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary 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
30%
Rosemary
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
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.

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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.