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Cinnamon vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cinnamon and Flax

  • Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, and Iron, while Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 651% more than Flax.
  • Cinnamon has 4 times more Calcium than Flax. Cinnamon has 1002mg of Calcium, while Flax has 255mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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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Flax
Contains more Calcium +292.9%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +603.7%
Contains more Magnesium +553.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +903.1%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Zinc +137.2%
Contains more Copper +259.9%
Contains more Selenium +719.4%
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +292.9%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +603.7%
Contains more Magnesium +553.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +903.1%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Zinc +137.2%
Contains more Copper +259.9%
Contains more Selenium +719.4%

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +648.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +625.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +199.4%
Contains more Folate +1350%
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% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +648.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +625.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +199.4%
Contains more Folate +1350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains more Carbs +179.1%
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Protein +358.4%
Contains more Fats +3300%
Equal in Other - 3.71
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% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +179.1%
Contains more Water +52%
Contains more Protein +358.4%
Contains more Fats +3300%
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2959.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42150%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2959.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42150%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains more Glucose +160%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5650%
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
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +160%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Flax Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 1.58g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 18.29g Flax
Fats 1.24g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 80.59g 28.88g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 534kcal Flax
Fructose 1.11g 0g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 53.1g 27.3g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 255mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 5.73mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 64mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 431mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 10mg 30mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.339mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 17.466mg 2.482mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.31mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.6mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 6µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 31.2µg 4.3µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.136mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.253mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.243mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.078mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.224mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.117mg 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0.345g 3.663g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Flax
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 Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax
Flax is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.318g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients

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

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