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Maple syrup vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between maple syrup and cumin?

  • Maple syrup is higher in vitamin B2, yet cumin is higher in iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 828% more.
  • Maple syrup has 4 times more vitamin B2 than cumin. While maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, cumin has only 0.327mg.
  • The glycemic index of cumin is lower.

We used Syrups, maple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1642.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +812.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +743.4%
Contains more IronIron +60227.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4716.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24850%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +766.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +851.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5553.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1443.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 CarbsCarbs +51.5%
Contains more WaterWater +301.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44425%
Contains more FatsFats +37016.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1521.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127536.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19188.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup Cumin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 0.11mg 66.36mg 828%
Copper 0.018mg 0.867mg 94%
Calcium 102mg 931mg 83%
Magnesium 21mg 366mg 82%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.327mg 73%
Phosphorus 2mg 499mg 71%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.628mg 47%
Potassium 212mg 1788mg 46%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Protein 0.04g 17.81g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 14.04g 35%
Fats 0.06g 22.27g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.435mg 33%
Zinc 1.47mg 4.8mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 4.579mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.279g 22%
Vitamin E 0mg 3.33mg 22%
Manganese 2.908mg 3.333mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Carbs 67.04g 44.24g 8%
Selenium 0.6µg 5.2µg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Sodium 12mg 168mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.007g 1.535g 7%
Calories 260kcal 375kcal 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg 5%
Choline 1.6mg 24.7mg 4%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.