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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 has less iron, calcium, magnesium, copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin A, phosphorus, and zinc than cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 797% higher.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index than rye.

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
Rye
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 -98.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +232.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3779.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.6%
Contains more IronIron +2423.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
Rye
3
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.579mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 2.63mg 66.36mg 797%
Calcium 24mg 931mg 91%
Magnesium 110mg 366mg 61%
Copper 0.367mg 0.867mg 56%
Potassium 510mg 1788mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 14.04g 35%
Manganese 2.577mg 3.333mg 33%
Fats 1.63g 22.27g 32%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.628mg 26%
Phosphorus 332mg 499mg 24%
Zinc 2.65mg 4.8mg 20%
Fiber 15.1g 10.5g 18%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 3.33mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 3.279g 17%
Selenium 13.9µg 5.2µg 16%
Protein 10.34g 17.81g 15%
Carbs 75.86g 44.24g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.435mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Folate 38µg 10µg 7%
Sodium 2mg 168mg 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.327mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.197g 1.535g 6%
Calories 338kcal 375kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 4.579mg 2%
Choline 30.4mg 24.7mg 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 2.25g N/A
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
44%
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 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. 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.