Cumin vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Chocolate Ice Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and cumin are high in calcium, calories and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Cumin has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate ice cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate ice cream and cumin are high in calories. Cumin has 74% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to chocolate ice cream for fat. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
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| Protein | 17% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 50% |
| Fat | 46% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 36% less carbohydrates than cumin - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g 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 775% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and cumin has 91% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 369% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and cumin has 77% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cumin has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 1000% more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 84% more Vitamin A than cumin - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than cumin - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 10 times more Vitamin E than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug 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, chocolate ice cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both cumin and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Cumin | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 754% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 70 times more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 618% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg 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 | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cumin and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cumin | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 3.103 G | 0.25 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and cumin are high in calories. Cumin has 70% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 40% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or cumin contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 750% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 70 times more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does chocolate ice cream or cumin contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 620% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.