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Saffron vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Saffron and Cumin

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1090% higher.
  • Cumin contains 10 times less Vitamin C than Saffron. Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Cumin contains 7.7mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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 -11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +752.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +738.7%
Contains more IronIron +497.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +340.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
~equal in Potassium ~1788mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.2µg

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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 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% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +949.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +830%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 CarbsCarbs +47.8%
Contains more WaterWater +47.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.8%
Contains more FatsFats +280.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3172.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.535g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Cumin Opinion
Calories 310kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 11.43g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 5.85g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 80.8mg 7.7mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 33.74g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 44.24g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 111mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 1724mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 11.1mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.328mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 1.09mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 252mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 148mg 168mg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 27µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 28.408mg 3.333mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 5.2µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.435mg Saffron
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 93µg 10µg Saffron
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 3.279g Cumin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
56%
Saffron
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
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 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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.