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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.
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Cumin
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Manganese +752.3%
Contains more Calcium +738.7%
Contains more Iron +497.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Zinc +340.4%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Equal in Potassium - 1788
Equal in Selenium - 5.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Manganese +752.3%
Contains more Calcium +738.7%
Contains more Iron +497.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Zinc +340.4%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Equal in Potassium - 1788
Equal in Selenium - 5.2

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.
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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin C +949.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin A +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
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 Vitamin C +949.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin A +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Carbs +47.8%
Contains more Water +47.6%
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Fats +280.7%
Contains more Other +39.8%
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
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 +47.8%
Contains more Water +47.6%
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Fats +280.7%
Contains more Other +39.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.535
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.535

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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron 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
60%
Saffron
51%
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 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. 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.