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Mustard vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mustard and Cinnamon?

  • Mustard is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 741% higher.
  • Mustard has 110 times more Sodium than Cinnamon. Mustard has 1104mg of Sodium, while Cinnamon has 10mg.

We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Spices, cinnamon, ground types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Selenium +980.6%
Contains more Calcium +1490.5%
Contains more Iron +416.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +183.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.9%
Contains more Copper +358.1%
Contains more Manganese +4038.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.8%
Contains more Selenium +980.6%
Contains more Calcium +1490.5%
Contains more Iron +416.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +183.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.9%
Contains more Copper +358.1%
Contains more Manganese +4038.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2128.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
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 B1 +704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +169.4%
Contains more Water +691.3%
Contains more Carbs +1282.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.99
Equal in Other - 3.6
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 Fats +169.4%
Contains more Water +691.3%
Contains more Carbs +1282.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.99
Equal in Other - 3.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +787%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1038.2%
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +787%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1038.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +950%
Contains more Glucose +121.3%
Contains more Fructose +382.6%
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +950%
Contains more Glucose +121.3%
Contains more Fructose +382.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 3.74g 3.99g Cinnamon
Fats 3.34g 1.24g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 60kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 0.92g 2.17g Mustard
Fiber 4g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 63mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 1.61mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 48mg 60mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 108mg 64mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 431mg Cinnamon
Sodium 1104mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 0.64mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.074mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Manganese 0.422mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 33.5µg 3.1µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.022mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.041mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.332mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Folate 7µg 6µg Mustard
Vitamin K 1.4µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.167mg 0.136mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.146mg
Leucine 0.292mg 0.253mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg 0.243mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.146mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.119mg 0.117mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.345g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.246g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.068g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.011g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1094mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.

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