Cumin vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 71% more calories than cumin - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
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| Protein | 17% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 18% |
| Fat | 46% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 36% less carbohydrates than cumin - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 58% more dietary fiber than cumin - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in protein. Cumin has 24% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and cumin has 95% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 733% more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cumin | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 822% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 281% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 115% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Cumin | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cumin and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cumin | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 3.103 G | 1.988 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 70% more calories than cumin - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 40% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cumin contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 820% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cumin contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 280% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cumin contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 120% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.