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Saffron vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saffron and Cinnamon?

  • Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Folate, yet Cinnamon is higher in Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 476% more.
  • Saffron has 21 times more Vitamin C than Cinnamon. While Saffron has 80.8mg of Vitamin C, Cinnamon has only 3.8mg.

We used Spices, saffron and Spices, cinnamon, ground types 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.
Contains more Iron +33.4%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Manganese +62.6%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Contains more Calcium +802.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.339
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Iron +33.4%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Manganese +62.6%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Contains more Calcium +802.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.339

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 A +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +539.2%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.332
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
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 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2026.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +539.2%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.332

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +186.5%
Contains more Fats +371.8%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 Protein +186.5%
Contains more Fats +371.8%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2939.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2939.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 27.49g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 3.99g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 1.24g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 310kcal 247kcal Saffron
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 111mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 11.1mg 8.32mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 60mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 64mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 431mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.09mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.328mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Manganese 28.408mg 17.466mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 3.1µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 295IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 15µg Saffron
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 80.8mg 3.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.022mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.041mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.332mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.158mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 6µg Saffron
Vitamin K 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 1.586g 0.345g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.246g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.068g Saffron
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
Saffron 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
60%
Saffron
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.241g)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.