Flax seeds vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flax seeds and cumin
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, fiber, copper, selenium, and phosphorus; however, cumin has more iron, calcium, manganese, potassium, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 758% higher.
- Cumin has 5 times less selenium than flax seeds. Flax seeds have 25.4µg of selenium, while cumin has 5.2µg.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +388.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +265.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1058.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +770% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +218.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +974.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.4% |
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Protein
~17.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
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 | +776.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 66.36mg | 758% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 3.279g | 170% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.628mg | 85% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 931mg | 68% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 10.5g | 67% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.867mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 5.2µg | 37% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 3.333mg | 37% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 22.27g | 31% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 1788mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 499mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 3.33mg | 20% |
| Folate | 87µg | 10µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 14.04g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.327mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 1.535g | 10% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 24.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 4.579mg | 9% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 375kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 7.7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 366mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 168mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 44.24g | 5% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 4.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.435mg | 3% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 17.81g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 5.4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
62%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
431%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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