Cumin vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and tumeric:
- Both cumin and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and tumeric are high in calories. Cumin has 20% more calories than tumeric - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tumeric per calorie. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 16:39:45 and for tumeric, 12:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 80% |
| Fat | 45% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cumin and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. Tumeric has 52% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 116% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin and tumeric contain similar amounts of sugar - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and tumeric are high in protein. Cumin has 84% more protein than tumeric - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin and tumeric contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and cumin are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 1000% more Vitamin C than tumeric - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than tumeric - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid. Both cumin and tumeric contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cumin | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and tumeric are high in calcium. Cumin has 454% more calcium than tumeric - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and tumeric are high in iron. Cumin has 21% more iron than tumeric - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 108% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.672 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| Total | 3.103 G | 0.753 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does cumin or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and tumeric are high in calories. Cumin has 20% more calories than tumeric - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does cumin or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cumin and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. tumeric has 50% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both cumin and tumeric are high in calcium. Cumin has 450% more calcium than tumeric - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does cumin or tumeric contain more iron?
Both cumin and tumeric are high in iron. Cumin has 20% more iron than tumeric - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does cumin or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both cumin and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 110% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.