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Caraway spice vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caraway spice and Cinnamon

  • Caraway spice has more Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 703% more than Caraway spice.
  • Cinnamon contains 17 times less Vitamin B1 than Caraway spice. Caraway spice contains 0.383mg of Vitamin B1, while Cinnamon contains 0.022mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, caraway seed and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +95.1%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +213.5%
Contains more Zinc +200.5%
Contains more Copper +168.4%
Contains more Selenium +290.3%
Contains more Calcium +45.4%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Manganese +1243.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 207% 609% 185% 244% 120% 3% 150% 304% 170% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Iron +95.1%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +213.5%
Contains more Zinc +200.5%
Contains more Copper +168.4%
Contains more Selenium +290.3%
Contains more Calcium +45.4%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Manganese +1243.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1640.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.32
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 50% 0% 70% 96% 88% 68% 0% 84% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1640.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.32

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +395.5%
Contains more Fats +1076.6%
Contains more Other +63.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.5%
Equal in Water - 10.58
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 g
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +395.5%
Contains more Fats +1076.6%
Contains more Other +63.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.5%
Equal in Water - 10.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2796.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4711.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
6% 65% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.272 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2796.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4711.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caraway spice Cinnamon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway spice Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 11.9g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 19.77g 3.99g Caraway spice
Fats 14.59g 1.24g Caraway spice
Carbs 49.9g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 333kcal 247kcal Caraway spice
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 0.64g 2.17g Caraway spice
Fiber 38g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 689mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 16.23mg 8.32mg Caraway spice
Magnesium 258mg 60mg Caraway spice
Phosphorus 568mg 64mg Caraway spice
Potassium 1351mg 431mg Caraway spice
Sodium 17mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 5.5mg 1.83mg Caraway spice
Copper 0.91mg 0.339mg Caraway spice
Manganese 1.3mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 12.1µg 3.1µg Caraway spice
Vitamin A 363IU 295IU Caraway spice
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 15µg Caraway spice
Vitamin E 2.5mg 2.32mg Caraway spice
Vitamin C 21mg 3.8mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B1 0.383mg 0.022mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B2 0.379mg 0.041mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B3 3.606mg 1.332mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.158mg Caraway spice
Folate 10µg 6µg Caraway spice
Vitamin K 0µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.049mg Caraway spice
Threonine 0.756mg 0.136mg Caraway spice
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.146mg Caraway spice
Leucine 1.218mg 0.253mg Caraway spice
Lysine 1.031mg 0.243mg Caraway spice
Methionine 0.361mg 0.078mg Caraway spice
Phenylalanine 0.867mg 0.146mg Caraway spice
Valine 1.037mg 0.224mg Caraway spice
Histidine 0.55mg 0.117mg Caraway spice
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 7.125g 0.246g Caraway spice
Polyunsaturated fat 3.272g 0.068g Caraway spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caraway spice Cinnamon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Caraway spice
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
Caraway spice
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.275g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.