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Fenugreek vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fenugreek and Cinnamon different?

  • Fenugreek is higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 706% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Cinnamon. While Fenugreek contains 0.322mg of Vitamin B1, Cinnamon contains only 0.022mg.

Spices, fenugreek seed and Spices, cinnamon, ground are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.7%
Contains more IronIron +303%
Contains more CopperCopper +227.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1322.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 3.6% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +792.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +279.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +391.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
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 ProteinProtein +476.4%
Contains more FatsFats +416.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.1%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 323kcal 247kcal Fenugreek
Protein 23g 3.99g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 1.24g Fenugreek
Vitamin C 3mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 33.75g 27.49g Fenugreek
Carbs 58.35g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 191mg 60mg Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 770mg 431mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 8.32mg Fenugreek
Sugar 2.17g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 1.11mg 0.339mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg 1.83mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 64mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 10mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 60IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A 3µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 1.228mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 6.3µg 3.1µg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.022mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.041mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.332mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.158mg Fenugreek
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 57µg 6µg Fenugreek
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 1.46g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.049mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg 0.136mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0.146mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg 0.253mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg 0.243mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg 0.078mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0.146mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg 0.224mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg 0.117mg Fenugreek
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
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
Fenugreek Cinnamon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Fenugreek
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.115g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.