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Cinnamon vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon and Fennel seeds different?

  • Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, and Fiber, while Fennel seeds are higher in Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 475% more than Fennel seeds.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Spices, fennel seed 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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
3
:
7
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Manganese +167.4%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Iron +122.8%
Contains more Magnesium +541.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +660.9%
Contains more Potassium +293%
Contains more Zinc +102.2%
Contains more Copper +214.7%
Cinnamon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Fennel seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 359% 696% 275% 209% 150% 12% 101% 356% 853% 0%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Contains more Manganese +167.4%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Iron +122.8%
Contains more Magnesium +541.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +660.9%
Contains more Potassium +293%
Contains more Zinc +102.2%
Contains more Copper +214.7%

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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
5
:
5
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +761%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.5%
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%
Fennel seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 70% 102% 82% 114% 0% 109% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +761%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
2
:
3
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Protein +296%
Contains more Fats +1099.2%
Contains more Other +128.6%
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
Fennel seeds
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Protein +296%
Contains more Fats +1099.2%
Contains more Other +128.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
1
:
2
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3928.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2385.3%
Cinnamon
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Fennel seeds
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3928.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2385.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon Fennel 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 Fennel seeds Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 12.49g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 15.8g Fennel seeds
Fats 1.24g 14.87g Fennel seeds
Carbs 80.59g 52.29g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 345kcal Fennel seeds
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Fennel seeds
Fiber 53.1g 39.8g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 1196mg Fennel seeds
Iron 8.32mg 18.54mg Fennel seeds
Magnesium 60mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 64mg 487mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 431mg 1694mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 10mg 88mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 3.7mg Fennel seeds
Copper 0.339mg 1.067mg Fennel seeds
Manganese 17.466mg 6.533mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 135IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 7µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 21mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.408mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.353mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 6.05mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.47mg Fennel seeds
Folate 6µg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.136mg 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.253mg 0.996mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.243mg 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.078mg 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.224mg 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.117mg 0.331mg Fennel seeds
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.48g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 9.91g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 1.69g Fennel seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Fennel 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
40%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
301%
Fennel seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.