Cinnamon vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cinnamon and Seed?
- Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium, yet Seed is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 641% higher.
- Cinnamon has 2 times more Calcium than Seed. Cinnamon has 1002mg of Calcium, while Seed has 631mg.
We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+58.8%
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Sodium
-37.5%
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Manganese
+541.4%
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Magnesium
+458.3%
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Phosphorus
+1243.8%
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Zinc
+150.3%
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Copper
+172.6%
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Selenium
+1680.6%
Equal in Iron - 7.72
Equal in Potassium - 407
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Calcium
+58.8%
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Sodium
-37.5%
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Manganese
+541.4%
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Magnesium
+458.3%
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Phosphorus
+1243.8%
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Zinc
+150.3%
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Copper
+172.6%
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Selenium
+1680.6%
Equal in Iron - 7.72
Equal in Potassium - 407
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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Vitamin A
+446.3%
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Vitamin E
+364%
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Vitamin C
+137.5%
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Vitamin B1
+2718.2%
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Vitamin B2
+314.6%
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Vitamin B3
+562.9%
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Folate
+716.7%
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Vitamin A
+446.3%
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Vitamin E
+364%
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Vitamin C
+137.5%
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Vitamin B1
+2718.2%
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Vitamin B2
+314.6%
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Vitamin B3
+562.9%
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Folate
+716.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+91.3%
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Water
+82.4%
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Protein
+314.5%
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Fats
+2379%
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+33.3%
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+91.3%
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Water
+82.4%
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Protein
+314.5%
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+2379%
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+33.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-89.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+838.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+34701.5%
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Saturated Fat
-89.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+838.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+34701.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 27.49g | 7.72g |
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| Protein | 3.99g | 16.54g |
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| Fats | 1.24g | 30.74g |
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| Carbs | 80.59g | 42.12g |
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| Calories | 247kcal | 486kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.11g |
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| Sugar | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 53.1g | 34.4g |
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| Calcium | 1002mg | 631mg |
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| Iron | 8.32mg | 7.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 335mg |
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| Phosphorus | 64mg | 860mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 407mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 1.83mg | 4.58mg |
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| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.924mg |
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 2.723mg |
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| Selenium | 3.1µg | 55.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 295IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 8.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 31.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.436mg |
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| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.709mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.801mg |
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| Leucine | 0.253mg | 1.371mg |
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| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.97mg |
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| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.588mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 1.016mg |
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| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.531mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.14g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.345g | 3.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.246g | 2.309g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 23.665g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 17.83g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.985g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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