How many calories are in one teaspoon of cumin?

Cumin has 8 calories per teaspoon or 381 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from fat, carbohydrates and protein.

How much protein is in one teaspoon of cumin?

A single teaspoon of Cumin contains 0.4 grams of protein. Cumin is relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

Does cumin contain antioxidants?

Cumin contains a number of healthy phytonutrients and antioxidants, specifically carotenoids beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

What's similar to cumin in cooking?

Tumeric, dijon mustard, paprika and coriander seeds are similar to, or commonly paired with cumin in cooking and recipes.

Food with Nutrition Similar to Cumin

Q: What vitamins and minerals are in cumin?

Cumin is an excellent source of many nutrients, including dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. It also contains significant amounts of magnesium.

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Similar to Cumin

A very popular and very nutrient dense spice, cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron, potassium and thiamin. It is also a good source of niacin and Vitamin B6. One teaspoon of cumin contains about 8 calories.

Several foods are similar nutritionally to cumin, including tumeric and marjoram. Other similar foods include ginger, bittersweet chocolate and oregano.

We compared the key nutrients in cumin (niacin, Vitamin B6, dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron, potassium and thiamin) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

plants and vegetables: Tumeric, Marjoram, Thyme, Ginger, Oregano, Cardamom, Rosemary, Sage, Black Pepper, Coriander Seeds, Dijon Mustard

sweets: Bittersweet Chocolate, Cocoa Powder

nuts, grains and legumes: Sesame Seeds, Cashews, Pine Nut, Sunflower Seeds, Chia Seeds, Mung Bean

baked goods: White Bread

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to cumin are below.

plants and vegetables

There are quite a few plants and vegetables that offer similar nutritional benefits to cumin. Tumeric, marjoram, thyme, ginger and oregano are all high in niacin, Vitamin B6, dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron, potassium and or thiamin.

Tumeric

Similarity: > 95%

Tumeric is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and tumeric:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Tumeric (33 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	1.4
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.11
11	dietary fiber (G)	23
18	protein (G)	9.7
931	calcium (MG)	168
66	iron (MG)	55
999	potassium (MG)	2080
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.06

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin than tumeric by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	312
2.3	sugar (G)	3.2
1.5	saturated fat (G)	1.8
0	trans fat (G)	0.06
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	0.7
64	Vitamin A (UG)	0
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	4.4
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.15
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.54
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.11
10	folate (UG)	20

0.95 | 0.95 | 7.4 Complete Comparison:
Tumeric vs. Cumin

Marjoram

Similarity: > 95%

Marjoram is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, marjoram contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A and folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and marjoram:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Marjoram (167 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	4.1
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1.2
11	dietary fiber (G)	40
18	protein (G)	13
931	calcium (MG)	1990
66	iron (MG)	83
1788	potassium (MG)	999
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.29

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin E and thiamin than marjoram by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	271
2.3	sugar (G)	4.1
1.5	saturated fat (G)	0.53
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	51
64	Vitamin A (UG)	403
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	1.7
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.32
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1.2
10	folate (UG)	274

0.945 | 0.945 | 12.19 Complete Comparison:
Marjoram vs. Cumin

Thyme

Similarity: > 90%

Thyme is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Moreover, thyme contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and thyme:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Thyme (125 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	1.8
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.35
11	dietary fiber (G)	14
18	protein (G)	5.6
931	calcium (MG)	405
66	iron (MG)	17
1788	potassium (MG)	609
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.05

However, cumin does contain more protein, Vitamin E and thiamin than thyme by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	101
2.3	sugar (G)	0
1.5	saturated fat (G)	0.47
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	160
64	Vitamin A (UG)	238
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.47
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.41
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.35
10	folate (UG)	45

0.907 | 0.907 | 6.74 Complete Comparison:
Thyme vs. Cumin

Ginger

Similarity: 87%

Ginger is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, ginger contains more pantothenic acid than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and ginger:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Ginger (56 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	9.6
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.63
11	dietary fiber (G)	14
18	protein (G)	9
931	calcium (MG)	114
66	iron (MG)	20
1788	potassium (MG)	999
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.05

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, thiamin and riboflavin than ginger by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	335
2.3	sugar (G)	3.4
1.5	saturated fat (G)	2.6
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	0.7
64	Vitamin A (UG)	2
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.17
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.48
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.63
10	folate (UG)	13

0.865 | 0.865 | 7.85 Complete Comparison:
Ginger vs. Cumin

Oregano

Similarity: 81%

Oregano is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Moreover, oregano contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and oregano:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Oregano (100 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	4.6
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1
11	dietary fiber (G)	43
18	protein (G)	9
931	calcium (MG)	1597
66	iron (MG)	37
1788	potassium (MG)	999
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.18

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C and thiamin than oregano by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	265
2.3	sugar (G)	4.1
1.5	saturated fat (G)	1.6
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	2.3
64	Vitamin A (UG)	85
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	18
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.53
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.92
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	1
10	folate (UG)	237

0.808 | 0.808 | 11.41 Complete Comparison:
Oregano vs. Cumin

Cardamom

Similarity: 78%

Cardamom is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, cardamom contains more Vitamin C than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and cardamom:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Cardamom (50 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	1.1
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.23
11	dietary fiber (G)	28
18	protein (G)	11
931	calcium (MG)	383
66	iron (MG)	14
1788	potassium (MG)	999
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.2

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, thiamin and riboflavin than cardamom by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	311
2.3	sugar (G)	0
1.5	saturated fat (G)	0.68
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	21
64	Vitamin A (UG)	0
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.18
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.23
10	folate (UG)	0

0.779 | 0.779 | 7.2 Complete Comparison:
Cardamom vs. Cumin

Rosemary

Similarity: 74%

Rosemary is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Moreover, rosemary contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, pantothenic acid and folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and rosemary:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Rosemary (143 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	0.91
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.34
11	dietary fiber (G)	14
18	protein (G)	3.3
931	calcium (MG)	317
66	iron (MG)	6.7
1788	potassium (MG)	668
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.04

A higher water content, rosemary is less nutritionally dense than cumin. Cumin does contain more protein, Vitamin E, thiamin and riboflavin than rosemary by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	131
2.3	sugar (G)	0
1.5	saturated fat (G)	2.8
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	22
64	Vitamin A (UG)	146
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.15
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.8
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.34
10	folate (UG)	109

0.74 | 0.74 | 4.31 Complete Comparison:
Rosemary vs. Cumin

Sage

Similarity: 73%

Sage is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Moreover, sage contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and sage:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Sage (143 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	5.7
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	2.7
11	dietary fiber (G)	40
18	protein (G)	11
931	calcium (MG)	1652
66	iron (MG)	28
1788	potassium (MG)	999
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.75

However, cumin

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	315
2.3	sugar (G)	1.7
1.5	saturated fat (G)	7
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	32
64	Vitamin A (UG)	295
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	7.5
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.34
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	2.7
10	folate (UG)	274

0.727 | 0.727 | 12.5 Complete Comparison:
Sage vs. Cumin

Black Pepper

Similarity: 73%

Black pepper is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and black pepper:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Black Pepper (43 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	1.1
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.29
11	dietary fiber (G)	25
18	protein (G)	10
931	calcium (MG)	443
66	iron (MG)	9.7
1788	potassium (MG)	999
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.11

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, thiamin and riboflavin than black pepper by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	251
2.3	sugar (G)	0.64
1.5	saturated fat (G)	1.4
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	0
64	Vitamin A (UG)	27
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	1
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.18
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	1.4
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.29
10	folate (UG)	17

0.727 | 0.727 | 7.22 Complete Comparison:
Black Pepper vs. Cumin

Coriander Seeds

Similarity: 73%

Coriander seeds are high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, coriander seeds contains more Vitamin C than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and coriander seeds:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Coriander Seeds (56 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	2.1
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
11	dietary fiber (G)	42
18	protein (G)	12
931	calcium (MG)	709
66	iron (MG)	16
1788	potassium (MG)	999
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.24

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, thiamin and niacin than coriander seeds by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	298
2.3	sugar (G)	0
1.5	saturated fat (G)	0.99
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	21
64	Vitamin A (UG)	0
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.29
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
10	folate (UG)	0

0.726 | 0.726 | 8.62 Complete Comparison:
Coriander Seeds vs. Cumin

Dijon Mustard

Similarity: 66%

Dijon mustard is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, dijon mustard contains more Vitamin E, pantothenic acid and folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and dijon mustard:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Dijon Mustard (50 tsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	4.7
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.4
11	dietary fiber (G)	12
18	protein (G)	26
931	calcium (MG)	266
66	iron (MG)	9.2
1788	potassium (MG)	738
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.81

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin A than dijon mustard by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	508
2.3	sugar (G)	6.8
1.5	saturated fat (G)	2
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	7.1
64	Vitamin A (UG)	2
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	5.1
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.26
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.81
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.4
10	folate (UG)	162

0.664 | 0.664 | 10.48 Complete Comparison:
Dijon Mustard vs. Cumin

sweets

Bittersweet Chocolate

Similarity: 83%

Bittersweet chocolate is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, bittersweet chocolate contains more pantothenic acid than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and bittersweet chocolate:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Bittersweet Chocolate (3.5 ounces)
4.6	niacin (MG)	1.4
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03
11	dietary fiber (G)	17
18	protein (G)	14
931	calcium (MG)	101
66	iron (MG)	17
1788	potassium (MG)	830
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.15

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, thiamin and riboflavin than bittersweet chocolate by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	642
2.3	sugar (G)	0.91
1.5	saturated fat (G)	32
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	0
64	Vitamin A (UG)	0
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.4
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.1
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.17
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.03
10	folate (UG)	28

0.83 | 0.83 | 7.93 Complete Comparison:
Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Cumin

Cocoa Powder

Similarity: 68%

Cocoa powder is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, cocoa powder contains more pantothenic acid than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and cocoa powder:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Cocoa Powder (19 tbsps)
4.6	niacin (MG)	2.2
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
11	dietary fiber (G)	37
18	protein (G)	20
931	calcium (MG)	128
66	iron (MG)	14
1788	potassium (MG)	999
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.08

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, thiamin and riboflavin than cocoa powder by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	228
2.3	sugar (G)	1.8
1.5	saturated fat (G)	8.1
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	0
64	Vitamin A (UG)	0
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.1
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.24
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
10	folate (UG)	32

0.684 | 0.684 | 8.33 Complete Comparison:
Cocoa Powder vs. Cumin

nuts, grains and legumes

Several seeds or grains offer similar nutrients to cumin including sesame seeds, cashews, pine nut, sunflower seeds and chia seeds.

Sesame Seeds

Similarity: 78%

Sesame seeds are high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, sesame seeds contains more folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and sesame seeds:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Sesame Seeds (3.5 ounces)
4.6	niacin (MG)	4.6
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.8
11	dietary fiber (G)	14
18	protein (G)	17
931	calcium (MG)	989
66	iron (MG)	15
1788	potassium (MG)	475
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.8

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and riboflavin than sesame seeds by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	565
2.3	sugar (G)	0
1.5	saturated fat (G)	6.7
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	0
64	Vitamin A (UG)	0
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.25
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.05
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.8
10	folate (UG)	98

0.779 | 0.779 | 10.64 Complete Comparison:
Sesame Seeds vs. Cumin

Cashews

Similarity: 65%

Cashews are high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, iron and potassium. Also, cashews contains more pantothenic acid than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and cashews:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Cashews (3.5 ounces)
4.6	niacin (MG)	1.1
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.42
11	dietary fiber (G)	3.3
18	protein (G)	18
931	calcium (MG)	37
66	iron (MG)	6.7
1788	potassium (MG)	660
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.42

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium and riboflavin than cashews by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	553
2.3	sugar (G)	5.9
1.5	saturated fat (G)	7.8
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	0.5
64	Vitamin A (UG)	0
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.9
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.86
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.42
10	folate (UG)	25

0.654 | 0.654 | 7.58 Complete Comparison:
Cashews vs. Cumin

Pine Nut

Similarity: 64%

Pine nut is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, iron and potassium. Also, pine nut contains more Vitamin E and pantothenic acid than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and pine nut:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Pine Nut (3/4 cup)
4.6	niacin (MG)	4.4
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.09
11	dietary fiber (G)	3.7
18	protein (G)	14
931	calcium (MG)	16
66	iron (MG)	5.5
1788	potassium (MG)	597
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.36

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium, riboflavin and Vitamin B6 than pine nut by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	673
2.3	sugar (G)	3.6
1.5	saturated fat (G)	4.9
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	0.8
64	Vitamin A (UG)	1
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	9.3
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.23
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.31
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.09
10	folate (UG)	34

0.642 | 0.642 | 8.15 Complete Comparison:
Pine Nut vs. Cumin

Sunflower Seeds

Similarity: 64%

Sunflower seeds are high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, sunflower seeds contains more pantothenic acid and folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and sunflower seeds:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Sunflower Seeds (3/4 cup)
4.6	niacin (MG)	4.2
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.81
11	dietary fiber (G)	12
18	protein (G)	17
931	calcium (MG)	57
66	iron (MG)	6.8
1788	potassium (MG)	491
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.33

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and thiamin than sunflower seeds by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	619
2.3	sugar (G)	0
1.5	saturated fat (G)	6
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	1.4
64	Vitamin A (UG)	0
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.29
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	7.1
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.81
10	folate (UG)	238

0.64 | 0.64 | 8.9 Complete Comparison:
Sunflower Seeds vs. Cumin

Chia Seeds

Similarity: 64%

Chia seeds are high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, chia seeds contains more trans fat and folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and chia seeds:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Chia Seeds (3.5 ounces)
4.6	niacin (MG)	8.8
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
11	dietary fiber (G)	34
18	protein (G)	17
931	calcium (MG)	631
66	iron (MG)	7.7
1788	potassium (MG)	407
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.62

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and riboflavin than chia seeds by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	486
2.3	sugar (G)	0
1.5	saturated fat (G)	3.3
0	trans fat (G)	0.14
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	1.6
64	Vitamin A (UG)	0
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.5
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.17
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
10	folate (UG)	49

0.635 | 0.635 | 9.56 Complete Comparison:
Chia Seeds vs. Cumin

Mung Bean

Similarity: 63%

Mung bean is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, mung bean contains more pantothenic acid and folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and mung bean:

Cumin (48 tsps)		Mung Bean (1/2 cup)
4.6	niacin (MG)	2.3
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.38
11	dietary fiber (G)	16
18	protein (G)	24
931	calcium (MG)	132
66	iron (MG)	6.7
1788	potassium (MG)	999
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.62

However, cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and riboflavin than mung bean by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	347
2.3	sugar (G)	6.6
1.5	saturated fat (G)	0.35
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	4.8
64	Vitamin A (UG)	6
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.51
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.23
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	1.9
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.38
10	folate (UG)	625

0.626 | 0.626 | 7.63 Complete Comparison:
Mung Bean vs. Cumin

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White Bread

Similarity: 64%

White bread is high in many of the same nutrients as cumin, including dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron. Also, white bread contains more pantothenic acid and folate than cumin.

For 100 grams of cumin and white bread:

Cumin (48 tsps)		White Bread (3.5 slices)
4.6	niacin (MG)	4.5
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
11	dietary fiber (G)	9.2
18	protein (G)	11
931	calcium (MG)	684
66	iron (MG)	4.9
1788	potassium (MG)	127
0.63	thiamin (MG)	0.51

A higher water content, white bread is less nutritionally dense than cumin. Cumin does contain more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, potassium and riboflavin than white bread by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

375	calories (KCAL)	238
2.3	sugar (G)	5
1.5	saturated fat (G)	0.63
0	trans fat (G)	0.03
7.7	Vitamin C (MG)	0
64	Vitamin A (UG)	0
3.3	Vitamin E (MG)	0.38
0.33	riboflavin (MG)	0.26
0	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.46
0.44	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
10	folate (UG)	127

0.64 | 0.64 | 4.51 Complete Comparison:
White Bread vs. Cumin

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