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Wasabi vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wasabi and cumin

  • Wasabi has more vitamin C; however, cumin has more iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 817% higher.
  • Cumin has 5 times less vitamin C than wasabi. Wasabi has 41.9mg of vitamin C, while cumin has 7.7mg.
  • Wasabi has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

Food types used in this article are Wasabi, root, 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.
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
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 -89.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +430.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.8%
Contains more IronIron +6342.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +459.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +523.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +752.4%

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.
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 CVitamin C +444.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +516.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 WaterWater +757.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +271%
Contains more FatsFats +3434.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.9%
Contains more OtherOther +296.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 1.03mg 66.36mg 817%
Manganese 0.391mg 3.333mg 128%
Calcium 128mg 931mg 80%
Copper 0.155mg 0.867mg 79%
Magnesium 69mg 366mg 71%
Phosphorus 80mg 499mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.628mg 41%
Vitamin C 41.9mg 7.7mg 38%
Potassium 568mg 1788mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 35%
Fats 0.63g 22.27g 33%
Zinc 1.62mg 4.8mg 29%
Protein 4.8g 17.81g 26%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 4.579mg 24%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.327mg 16%
Calories 109kcal 375kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.435mg 12%
Fiber 7.8g 10.5g 11%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Vitamin A 2µg 64µg 7%
Carbs 23.54g 44.24g 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 7%
Sodium 17mg 168mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 4%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Folate 18µg 10µg 2%
Net carbs 15.74g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wasabi 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
23%
Wasabi
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.