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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +510% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +697.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +679.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +424% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +330.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2754.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +697.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +477.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +346.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1696% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5607.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4722.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 375kcal | 247kcal |
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| Protein | 17.81g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 22.27g | 1.24g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 3.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 33.74g | 27.49g |
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| Carbs | 44.24g | 80.59g |
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| Magnesium | 366mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 931mg | 1002mg |
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| Potassium | 1788mg | 431mg |
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 8.32mg |
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| Sugar | 2.25g | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 10.5g | 53.1g |
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| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.339mg |
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| Zinc | 4.8mg | 1.83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 499mg | 64mg |
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| Sodium | 168mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1270IU | 295IU |
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| Vitamin A | 64µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 2.32mg |
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 17.466mg |
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| Selenium | 5.2µg | 3.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 1.332mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 31.2µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 24.7mg | 11mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.535g | 0.345g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.04g | 0.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 0.068g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.136mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.253mg |
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| Lysine | 0.243mg |
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| Methionine | 0.078mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg |
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| Valine | 0.224mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 1.11g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
48%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
318%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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)