Cumin vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and cumin are high in potassium.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, ginger root contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Ginger root has 6.5 times less saturated fat than cumin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and ginger root has 79% less calories than cumin - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 100% |
| Fat | 46% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and ginger root has 60% less carbohydrates than cumin - ginger root has 17.8g 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 425% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 879% more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ginger root has 6.5 times less saturated fat than cumin - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 54% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than ginger root - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 11 times more Vitamin E than ginger root - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, ginger root contains more pantothenic acid. Both cumin and ginger root contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cumin | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 57 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 109 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 331% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 3.103 G | 0.12 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 Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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FAQ
Does ginger root or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and ginger root has 80% less calories than cumin - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does ginger root or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and ginger root has 60% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or cumin contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 57 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does ginger root or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 109 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does ginger root or cumin contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 330% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.