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Cinnamon vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cinnamon and Saffron?

  • Cinnamon is higher in Fiber, and Calcium, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 476% more.
  • Cinnamon has 14 times more Fiber than Saffron. While Cinnamon has 53.1g of Fiber, Saffron has only 3.9g.

We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Spices, saffron types 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 Calcium +802.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Iron +33.4%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Manganese +62.6%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.328
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +802.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Iron +33.4%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Manganese +62.6%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.328

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 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +539.2%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.46
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +539.2%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Protein +186.5%
Contains more Fats +371.8%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Other +51.4%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Protein +186.5%
Contains more Fats +371.8%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Other +51.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2939.7%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2939.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 3.99g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 1.24g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 80.59g 65.37g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Saffron
Fiber 53.1g 3.9g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 111mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 60mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 64mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 431mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 10mg 148mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 1.09mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.328mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 3.1µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 295IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 6µg 93µg Saffron
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 1.586g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 2.067g Saffron
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.241g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.