Wheat vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Wheat and Cumin
- Wheat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Cumin is richer in Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
- Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 786% more than Wheat .
- Cumin has 17 times less Selenium than Wheat . Wheat has 89.4µg of Selenium, while Cumin has 5.2µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1619.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2638.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1785.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +801.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +328.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3981.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +235.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 339kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 13.68g | 17.81g |
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| Fats | 2.47g | 22.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 71.13g | 33.74g |
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| Carbs | 71.13g | 44.24g |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 366mg |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 931mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 1788mg |
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| Iron | 3.52mg | 66.36mg |
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| Sugar | 2.25g |
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| Fiber | 10.5g |
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| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.867mg |
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| Zinc | 4.16mg | 4.8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 508mg | 499mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 168mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1270IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.33mg |
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 3.333mg |
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 5.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.628mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.327mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 4.579mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.435mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.4µg |
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| Folate | 43µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 24.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.454g | 1.535g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.344g | 14.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 3.279g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg |
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| Threonine | 0.366mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.533mg |
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| Leucine | 0.934mg |
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| Lysine | 0.303mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg |
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| Valine | 0.594mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
34%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
431%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.081g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)