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Cinnamon vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cinnamon and Poppy seed

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin K, while Poppy seed has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 468% more than Poppy seed.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cinnamon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cinnamon, ground and Spices, poppy 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 less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Manganese +160.4%
Contains more Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +478.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1259.4%
Contains more Potassium +66.8%
Contains more Zinc +331.7%
Contains more Copper +379.9%
Contains more Selenium +335.5%
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 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Manganese +160.4%
Contains more Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +478.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1259.4%
Contains more Potassium +66.8%
Contains more Zinc +331.7%
Contains more Copper +379.9%
Contains more Selenium +335.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +1266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.324
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% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +1266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.324

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +186.5%
Contains more Water +77.8%
Contains more Protein +350.9%
Contains more Fats +3251.6%
Contains more Other +76.9%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more Carbs +186.5%
Contains more Water +77.8%
Contains more Protein +350.9%
Contains more Fats +3251.6%
Contains more Other +76.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2331.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41913.2%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2331.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41913.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +181.1%
Contains more Fructose +282.8%
Contains more Sucrose +11550%
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
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +181.1%
Contains more Fructose +282.8%
Contains more Sucrose +11550%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon Poppy seed
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Poppy seed Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 8.63g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 17.99g Poppy seed
Fats 1.24g 41.56g Poppy seed
Carbs 80.59g 28.13g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 525kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 1.11g 0.29g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 2.99g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 19.5g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Iron 8.32mg 9.76mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 60mg 347mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 64mg 870mg Poppy seed
Potassium 431mg 719mg Poppy seed
Sodium 10mg 26mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Copper 0.339mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Manganese 17.466mg 6.707mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 1.77mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.1mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.896mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.324mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.247mg Poppy seed
Folate 6µg 82µg Poppy seed
Vitamin K 31.2µg 0µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.136mg 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 0.253mg 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.243mg 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.078mg 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 0.224mg 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.117mg 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 0.345g 4.517g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 5.982g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 28.569g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Poppy seed
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
36%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.172g)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/nutrients

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

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