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Wakame vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wakame and Cumin

  • Wakame has more Folate, however, Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 802% more than Wakame.
  • Wakame has 20 times more Folate than Cumin. While Wakame has 196µg of Folate, Cumin has only 10µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, wakame, raw 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.
Wakame
0
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10
Cumin
Contains more Calcium +520.7%
Contains more Iron +2944%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +523.8%
Contains more Potassium +3476%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +1163.2%
Contains more Copper +205.3%
Contains more Manganese +138.1%
Contains more Selenium +642.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Calcium +520.7%
Contains more Iron +2944%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +523.8%
Contains more Potassium +3476%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +1163.2%
Contains more Copper +205.3%
Contains more Manganese +138.1%
Contains more Selenium +642.9%

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.
Wakame
2
:
8
Cumin
Contains more Folate +1860%
Contains more Vitamin A +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +233%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21650%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Folate +1860%
Contains more Vitamin A +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +233%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21650%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
1
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4
Cumin
Contains more Water +892.4%
Contains more Protein +487.8%
Contains more Fats +3379.7%
Contains more Carbs +384%
Equal in Other - 7.62
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
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 Water +892.4%
Contains more Protein +487.8%
Contains more Fats +3379.7%
Contains more Carbs +384%
Equal in Other - 7.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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2
Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24106.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1404.1%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24106.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1404.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 3.03g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0.64g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 9.14g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 45kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 0.65g 2.25g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 150mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 2.18mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 107mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 80mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 50mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 872mg 168mg Cumin
Zinc 0.38mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.284mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 1.4mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 0.7µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 360IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 1mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 3mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 196µg 10µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 1.535g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Cumin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Wakame
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 704mg)
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)

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.