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Cinnamon vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cinnamon and Sesame

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, and Fiber, while Sesame has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 652% more than Sesame.
  • Cinnamon contains 5 times more Fiber than Sesame. While Cinnamon contains 53.1g of Fiber, Sesame contains only 11.8g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cinnamon, ground and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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 Manganese +610%
Contains more Iron +74.9%
Contains more Magnesium +485%
Contains more Phosphorus +882.8%
Contains more Zinc +323.5%
Contains more Copper +1104.1%
Contains more Selenium +1009.7%
Equal in Calcium - 975
Equal in Potassium - 468
Equal in Sodium - 11
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 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Manganese +610%
Contains more Iron +74.9%
Contains more Magnesium +485%
Contains more Phosphorus +882.8%
Contains more Zinc +323.5%
Contains more Copper +1104.1%
Contains more Selenium +1009.7%
Equal in Calcium - 975
Equal in Potassium - 468
Equal in Sodium - 11

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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Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +3177.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +828%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +616%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3495.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +1516.7%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3177.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +828%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +616%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3495.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +1516.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +243.7%
Contains more Water +125.6%
Contains more Protein +344.4%
Contains more Fats +3905.6%
Contains more Other +23.9%
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% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Carbs +243.7%
Contains more Water +125.6%
Contains more Protein +344.4%
Contains more Fats +3905.6%
Contains more Other +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7525.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31919.1%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7525.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31919.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 11.65g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 1.24g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 80.59g 23.45g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 573kcal Sesame
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 53.1g 11.8g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 975mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 60mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 64mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 431mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 10mg 11mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.339mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 17.466mg 2.46mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 295IU 9IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.25mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.05mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 6µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin K 31.2µg 0µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.136mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.253mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.243mg 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.078mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.224mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.117mg 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.345g 6.957g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 21.773g Sesame
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 Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.612g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.