Olives vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Olives and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
olives
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in olives and cumin:
- Both olives and cumin are high in calcium, calories and iron.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both olives and cumin are high in calories. Cumin has 223% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, olives is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Olives has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Olives | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 37% |
| Fat | 77% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and olive has 86% less carbohydrates than cumin - olive has 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 olive - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Olive has less sugar than cumin - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than olive - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Olives and cumin contain similar amounts of saturated fat - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 756% more Vitamin C than olive - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 276% more Vitamin A than olive - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 102% more Vitamin E than olive - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olives and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Olives | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 0.037 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.015 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both olives and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 958% more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Both olives and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 957% more iron than olive - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Cumin is an excellent source of potassium and it has 222 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg 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, both olives and cumin contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Olives | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 198 UG | 762 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 510 UG | 448 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than olive per 100 grams.
| Olives | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.055 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.629 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 0.684 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.
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FAQ
Does olives or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both olives and cumin are high in calories. Cumin has 220% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does olives or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and olive has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - olive has 6g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does olives or cumin contain more calcium?
Both olives and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 960% more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does olives or cumin contain more iron?
Both olives and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 960% more iron than olive - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does olives or cumin contain more potassium?
Cumin is a rich source of potassium and it has 222 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.