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Cinnamon vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cinnamon and Coriander seeds

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium, while Coriander seeds has more Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 677% more than Coriander seeds.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cinnamon, ground and Spices, coriander seed.

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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 Calcium +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Manganese +819.3%
Contains more Iron +96.2%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +539.1%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains more Zinc +156.8%
Contains more Copper +187.6%
Contains more Selenium +745.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Contains more Calcium +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Manganese +819.3%
Contains more Iron +96.2%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +539.1%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains more Zinc +156.8%
Contains more Copper +187.6%
Contains more Selenium +745.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +46.6%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Fats +1333.1%
Contains more Other +66.9%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
Contains more Carbs +46.6%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Fats +1333.1%
Contains more Other +66.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5420.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2473.5%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.75 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5420.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2473.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Coriander seeds Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 13.09g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 12.37g Coriander seeds
Fats 1.24g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Carbs 80.59g 54.99g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 298kcal Coriander seeds
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Coriander seeds
Fiber 53.1g 41.9g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 709mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 16.32mg Coriander seeds
Magnesium 60mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 64mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 431mg 1267mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 10mg 35mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Copper 0.339mg 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Manganese 17.466mg 1.9mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 21mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.239mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.29mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.99g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 1.75g Coriander seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Coriander seeds
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
21%
Cinnamon
20%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.645g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients
  2. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/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.