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Rye vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rye and Cumin?

  • Rye is richer in Fiber, yet Cumin is richer in Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 797% higher.

We used Rye grain 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.
Rye
2
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8
Cumin
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Selenium +167.3%
Contains more Calcium +3779.2%
Contains more Iron +2423.2%
Contains more Magnesium +232.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +250.6%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Copper +136.2%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Selenium +167.3%
Contains more Calcium +3779.2%
Contains more Iron +2423.2%
Contains more Magnesium +232.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +250.6%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Copper +136.2%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%

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.
Rye
3
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7
Cumin
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin A +11445.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.579
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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 +280%
Contains more Vitamin A +11445.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.579
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
2
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3
Cumin
Contains more Carbs +71.5%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +1266.3%
Contains more Other +385.4%
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
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 Carbs +71.5%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Fats +1266.3%
Contains more Other +385.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
1
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2
Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.5%
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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 Rye Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 33.74g Rye
Protein 10.34g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 1.63g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 75.86g 44.24g Rye
Calories 338kcal 375kcal Cumin
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g 2.25g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 10.5g Rye
Calcium 24mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 2.63mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 110mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 332mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 510mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 2mg 168mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.367mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 2.577mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 13.9µg 5.2µg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.85mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 38µg 10µg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.4µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 1.535g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
36%
Rye
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.338g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.