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Chia seeds vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chia seeds and Cumin

  • Chia seeds 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 Chia seeds.
  • Cumin has 11 times less Selenium than Chia seeds. Chia seeds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +961.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.3%
Contains more IronIron +759.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~366mg
~equal in Copper ~0.867mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.8mg

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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2251.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +566%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.628mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 FatsFats +38%
Contains more WaterWater +39%
Contains more OtherOther +58.8%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g
~equal in Carbs ~44.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +621.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
Chia seeds Cumin
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Cumin Opinion
Calories 486kcal 375kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 30.74g 22.27g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 7.72g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 42.12g 44.24g Cumin
Magnesium 335mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 631mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 407mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 7.72mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 10.5g Chia seeds
Copper 0.924mg 0.867mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.58mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 860mg 499mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 168mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 54IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 2.723mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 55.2µg 5.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 4.579mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B6 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 49µg 10µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g Cumin
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 3.33g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 3.279g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds 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
32%
Chia seeds
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Chia seeds - 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.