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Wheat gluten vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat gluten and Cumin?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, yet Cumin is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Fiber, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 765% higher.
  • Wheat gluten has 8 times more Selenium than Cumin. Wheat gluten has 39.7µg of Selenium, while Cumin has 5.2µg.

We used Vital wheat gluten and Spices, cumin seed types in this comparison.

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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 Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Selenium +663.5%
Contains more Calcium +555.6%
Contains more Iron +1176.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1364%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.9%
Contains more Potassium +1688%
Contains more Zinc +464.7%
Contains more Copper +376.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Selenium +663.5%
Contains more Calcium +555.6%
Contains more Iron +1176.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1364%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.9%
Contains more Potassium +1688%
Contains more Zinc +464.7%
Contains more Copper +376.4%

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.
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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +322%
Contains more Fats +1103.8%
Contains more Carbs +220.8%
Contains more Other +662%
Equal in Water - 8.06
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +322%
Contains more Fats +1103.8%
Contains more Carbs +220.8%
Contains more Other +662%
Equal in Water - 8.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.8%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat gluten 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 Wheat gluten Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 75.16g 17.81g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 13.79g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 370kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 0g 2.25g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 142mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 5.2mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 25mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 260mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 100mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 29mg 168mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.182mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 39.7µg 5.2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 0µg 10µg Cumin
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg Cumin
Saturated Fat 0.272g 1.535g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.