Cumin vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and spinach:
- Both spinach and cumin are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, spinach contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cumin is an excellent source of protein.
- Spinach has 23.3 times less saturated fat than cumin.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and spinach has 94% less calories than cumin - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to spinach per calorie. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 16:39:45 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 49% |
| Fat | 45% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and spinach has 92% less carbohydrates than cumin - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spinach and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Cumin has 377% more dietary fiber than spinach - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spinach and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 523% more protein than spinach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Spinach has 23.3 times less saturated fat than cumin - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 265% more Vitamin C than cumin - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 633% more Vitamin A than cumin - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spinach and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 88 times more Vitamin K than cumin - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, spinach contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both cumin and spinach contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Cumin | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both spinach and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 840% more calcium than spinach - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Both spinach and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 23 times more iron than spinach - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both spinach and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 220% more potassium than spinach - spinach has 558mg 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 | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 5626 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cumin and spinach contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cumin | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.138 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 3.103 G | 0.026 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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FAQ
Does spinach or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and spinach has 90% less calories than cumin - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Is spinach or cumin better for protein?
Cumin is a fantastic source of protein and it has 520% more protein than spinach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Does spinach or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and spinach has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or cumin contain more calcium?
Both spinach and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 840% more calcium than spinach - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does spinach or cumin contain more iron?
Both spinach and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 23 times more iron than spinach - spinach has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does spinach or cumin contain more potassium?
Both spinach and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 220% more potassium than spinach - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.