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Cumin vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cumin and Cinnamon

  • Cumin has more Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Cinnamon has more Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 726% higher.
  • Cinnamon has 29 times less Vitamin B1 than Cumin. Cumin has 0.628mg of Vitamin B1, while Cinnamon has 0.022mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cumin seed and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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.
Cumin
Cumin
7
:
3
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Contains more Iron +697.6%
Contains more Magnesium +510%
Contains more Phosphorus +679.7%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains more Zinc +162.3%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Manganese +424%
Equal in Calcium - 1002
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Cinnamon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Iron +697.6%
Contains more Magnesium +510%
Contains more Phosphorus +679.7%
Contains more Potassium +314.8%
Contains more Zinc +162.3%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Manganese +424%
Equal in Calcium - 1002

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.
Cumin
Cumin
8
:
2
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Contains more Vitamin A +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +477.8%
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Cinnamon
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +477.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
3
:
2
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Contains more Protein +346.4%
Contains more Fats +1696%
Contains more Other +111.7%
Contains more Carbs +82.2%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Cumin
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Cinnamon
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +346.4%
Contains more Fats +1696%
Contains more Other +111.7%
Contains more Carbs +82.2%
Contains more Water +31.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
2
:
1
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5607.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4722.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Cinnamon
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5607.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4722.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 27.49g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 3.99g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 1.24g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 375kcal 247kcal Cumin
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.25g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 10.5g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 931mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 66.36mg 8.32mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 60mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 64mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 431mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 4.8mg 1.83mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.339mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 5.2µg 3.1µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 295IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 15µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 2.32mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 3.8mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.022mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.041mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.332mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.158mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 6µg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg 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 1.535g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.246g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.068g Cumin
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
Cumin Cinnamon
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
51%
Cumin
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.