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Flax vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Flax and Cinnamon

  • Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 651% more than Flax.
  • Flax has 75 times more Vitamin B1 than Cinnamon. Flax has 1.644mg of Vitamin B1, while Cinnamon has 0.022mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
Flax
6
:
4
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Contains more Magnesium +553.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +903.1%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Zinc +137.2%
Contains more Copper +259.9%
Contains more Selenium +719.4%
Contains more Calcium +292.9%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +603.7%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Cinnamon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +553.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +903.1%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Zinc +137.2%
Contains more Copper +259.9%
Contains more Selenium +719.4%
Contains more Calcium +292.9%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +603.7%

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.
Flax
Flax
6
:
4
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +199.4%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +648.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +625.6%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Cinnamon
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 B1 +7372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +199.4%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +648.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +625.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
3
:
2
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Contains more Protein +358.4%
Contains more Fats +3300%
Contains more Carbs +179.1%
Contains more Water +52%
Equal in Other - 3.6
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Cinnamon
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 +358.4%
Contains more Fats +3300%
Contains more Carbs +179.1%
Contains more Water +52%
Equal in Other - 3.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
1
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2959.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Cinnamon
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2959.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
1
:
2
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Contains more Sucrose +5650%
Contains more Glucose +160%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Flax
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cinnamon
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +5650%
Contains more Glucose +160%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 18.29g 3.99g Flax
Fats 42.16g 1.24g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 534kcal 247kcal Flax
Fructose 0g 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 1.55g 2.17g Flax
Fiber 27.3g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 255mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 5.73mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 392mg 60mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 64mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 431mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 4.34mg 1.83mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.339mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 25.4µg 3.1µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 0.31mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.022mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.041mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 1.332mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.358mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.158mg Flax
Folate 87µg 6µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.049mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.136mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.146mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.253mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.243mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.078mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.146mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.224mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.117mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.246g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.068g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Flax
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax Cinnamon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
63%
Flax
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax
Flax is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.318g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.