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Seed vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Seed and Cumin

  • Seed has more Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Cumin is richer in Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 733% more than Seed.
  • Cumin has 11 times less Selenium than Seed. Seed has 55.2µg of Selenium, while Cumin has 5.2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Seed
4
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6
Cumin
Contains more Phosphorus +72.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Selenium +961.5%
Contains more Calcium +47.5%
Contains more Iron +759.6%
Contains more Potassium +339.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 366
Equal in Zinc - 4.8
Equal in Copper - 0.867
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Selenium +961.5%
Contains more Calcium +47.5%
Contains more Iron +759.6%
Contains more Potassium +339.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 366
Equal in Zinc - 4.8
Equal in Copper - 0.867

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.
Seed
2
:
8
Cumin
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin A +2251.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +566%
Contains more Vitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.628
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 B3 +92.8%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin A +2251.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +566%
Contains more Vitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.628

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
1
:
4
Cumin
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Water +39%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Equal in Protein - 17.81
Equal in Carbs - 44.24
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 Fats +38%
Contains more Water +39%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Equal in Protein - 17.81
Equal in Carbs - 44.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
1
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2
Cumin
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +621.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +508.1%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +621.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +508.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seed 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 Seed Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 16.54g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 30.74g 22.27g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 486kcal 375kcal Seed
Sugar 2.25g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 10.5g Seed
Calcium 631mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 7.72mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 335mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 860mg 499mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 16mg 168mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.924mg 0.867mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 55.2µg 5.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 4.579mg Seed
Vitamin B6 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 49µg 10µg Seed
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Cumin
Saturated Fat 3.33g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 3.279g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.795g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.