Egg vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and cumin:
- Both cumin and egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cumin has 51% less saturated fat than egg.
- Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and egg are high in calories. Cumin has 162% more calories than egg - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for cumin, 16:39:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Cumin | |
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| Protein | 36% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 39% |
| Fat | 62% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and egg has 98% less carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cumin and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and egg are high in protein. Cumin has 42% more protein than egg - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin has 51% less saturated fat than egg - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and cumin are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and cumin has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than egg - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 150% more Vitamin A than cumin - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cumin - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 217% more Vitamin E than egg - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both egg and cumin contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Egg | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and egg are high in calcium. Cumin has 15 times more calcium than egg - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than egg - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cumin is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than egg - cumin has 1788mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, both egg and cumin contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 448 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 762 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than cumin per 100 grams.
| Egg | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.176 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both egg and cumin contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Egg | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 3.103 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does cumin or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and egg are high in calories. Cumin has 160% more calories than egg - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is cumin or egg better for protein?
Both cumin and egg are high in protein. Cumin has 40% more protein than egg - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does cumin or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or egg contain more calcium?
Both cumin and egg are high in calcium. Cumin has 15 times more calcium than egg - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
Does cumin or egg contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than egg - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
Does cumin or egg contain more potassium?
Cumin is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than egg - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.