Brown Rice vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Brown Rice and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
brown rice
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown rice and cumin:
- Both brown rice and cumin are high in calories.
- Brown rice has 4.9 times less saturated fat than cumin.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, brown rice contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brown rice and cumin are high in calories. Cumin has 205% more calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown rice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Brown rice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Rice | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 37% |
| Fat | 7% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and brown rice has 42% less carbohydrates than cumin - brown rice has 25.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 556% more dietary fiber than brown rice - brown rice has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brown rice and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - brown rice has 0.24g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 550% more protein than brown rice - brown rice has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brown rice has 4.9 times less saturated fat than cumin - brown rice has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than brown rice - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than brown rice - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 18 times more Vitamin E than brown rice - brown rice has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brown rice and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - brown rice has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, brown rice contains more pantothenic acid. Both brown rice and cumin contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Brown Rice | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.178 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 2.561 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 309 times more calcium than brown rice - brown rice has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 117 times more iron than brown rice - brown rice has 0.56mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Cumin is an excellent source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than brown rice - brown rice has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brown rice per 100 grams.
| Brown Rice | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.176 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than brown rice per 100 grams.
| Brown Rice | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.355 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 0.359 G | 3.103 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: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does brown rice or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brown rice and cumin are high in calories. Cumin has 210% more calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does brown rice or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and brown rice has 40% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - brown rice has 25.6g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does brown rice or cumin contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 309 times more calcium than brown rice - brown rice has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does brown rice or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 117 times more iron than brown rice - brown rice has 0.56mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does brown rice or cumin contain more potassium?
Cumin is a rich source of potassium and it has 19 times more potassium than brown rice - brown rice has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.