Flax vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Flax and Cumin
- Flax has more Vitamin B1, Fiber, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin E .
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 758% higher.
- Cumin has 5 times less Selenium than Flax. Flax has 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.
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Phosphorus
+28.7%
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Sodium
-82.1%
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Copper
+40.7%
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Selenium
+388.5%
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Calcium
+265.1%
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Iron
+1058.1%
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Potassium
+119.9%
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Zinc
+10.6%
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Manganese
+34.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 366
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Phosphorus
+28.7%
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Sodium
-82.1%
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Copper
+40.7%
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Selenium
+388.5%
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Calcium
+265.1%
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Iron
+1058.1%
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Potassium
+119.9%
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Zinc
+10.6%
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Manganese
+34.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 366
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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Vitamin B1
+161.8%
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Folate
+770%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+974.2%
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Vitamin C
+1183.3%
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Vitamin B2
+103.1%
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Vitamin B3
+48.7%
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Vitamin K
+25.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.435
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Vitamin B1
+161.8%
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Folate
+770%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+974.2%
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Vitamin C
+1183.3%
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Vitamin B2
+103.1%
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Vitamin B3
+48.7%
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Vitamin K
+25.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.435
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+89.3%
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Carbs
+53.2%
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Water
+15.8%
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+105.4%
Equal in Protein - 17.81
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+89.3%
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+53.2%
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+15.8%
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+105.4%
Equal in Protein - 17.81
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+776.2%
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Saturated Fat
-58.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+86.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+776.2%
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Saturated Fat
-58.1%
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Monounsaturated 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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 33.74g |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 17.81g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 22.27g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 44.24g |
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| Calories | 534kcal | 375kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.25g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 10.5g |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 931mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 66.36mg |
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 366mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 499mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg | 1788mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 168mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg | 4.8mg |
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| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.867mg |
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 3.333mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 5.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1270IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 3.33mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 7.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.628mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.327mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 4.579mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.435mg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 5.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g | 1.535g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g | 14.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 3.279g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
63%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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431%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax 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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