Sesame vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Sesame and Cumin?
- Sesame is higher in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Folate, yet Cumin is higher in Iron, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin E.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 648% more.
- Sesame has 10 times more Folate than Cumin. While Sesame has 97µg of Folate, Cumin has only 10µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Cumin is lower.
We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Spices, cumin seed types in this article.
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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 | +370.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +561.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +282.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +356.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.5% |
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 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +870% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1232% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +123% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +33.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +564% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 573kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 17.73g | 17.81g |
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| Fats | 49.67g | 22.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.65g | 33.74g |
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| Carbs | 23.45g | 44.24g |
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| Magnesium | 351mg | 366mg |
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| Calcium | 975mg | 931mg |
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| Potassium | 468mg | 1788mg |
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| Iron | 14.55mg | 66.36mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.25g |
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| Fiber | 11.8g | 10.5g |
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.867mg |
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| Zinc | 7.75mg | 4.8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 629mg | 499mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 168mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 1270IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 3.33mg |
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| Manganese | 2.46mg | 3.333mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 5.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.628mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.327mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 4.579mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.435mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.4µg |
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| Folate | 97µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 25.6mg | 24.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.957g | 1.535g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.759g | 14.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 3.279g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.388mg |
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| Threonine | 0.736mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.763mg |
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| Leucine | 1.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.569mg |
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| Methionine | 0.586mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg |
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| Valine | 0.99mg |
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| Histidine | 0.522mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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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
47%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
431%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.422g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.