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Sardine vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Cinnamon different?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, while Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 755% more than Sardine.
  • Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Spices, cinnamon, ground types were used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +665.6%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +162.3%
Contains more Iron +184.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.7%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Manganese +16072.2%
Equal in Potassium - 431
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +665.6%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +162.3%
Contains more Iron +184.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.7%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Manganese +16072.2%
Equal in Potassium - 431

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.158
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.158

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +517%
Contains more Fats +823.4%
Contains more Water +463.4%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +517%
Contains more Fats +823.4%
Contains more Water +463.4%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7470.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7470.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 24.62g 3.99g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 1.24g Sardine
Carbs 0g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 208kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 0g 2.17g Sardine
Fiber 0g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 382mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 2.92mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 39mg 60mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 490mg 64mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 431mg Cinnamon
Sodium 307mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.31mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.186mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Manganese 0.108mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 52.7µg 3.1µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 15µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.022mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.041mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.332mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.358mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.158mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 6µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.049mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.136mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.146mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.253mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.243mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.078mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.146mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.224mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.117mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.345g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.246g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.068g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.