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Cinnamon vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon and Broad bean different?

  • Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Broad bean is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 748% higher.
  • Cinnamon contains 56 times more Calcium than Broad bean. While Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, Broad bean contains only 18mg.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +5466.7%
Contains more Iron +454.7%
Contains more Magnesium +93.5%
Contains more Potassium +123.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +289.4%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +6592%
Contains more Selenium +210%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +5466.7%
Contains more Iron +454.7%
Contains more Magnesium +93.5%
Contains more Potassium +123.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +289.4%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +6592%
Contains more Selenium +210%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%

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 B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 270
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 270
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +148%
Contains more Carbs +697.9%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Water +691.1%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +148%
Contains more Carbs +697.9%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Water +691.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1130%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345.6%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1130%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 6.5g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 1.24g 0.5g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 10.1g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 62kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Broad bean
Fiber 53.1g 3.6g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 18mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 1.5mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 31mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 431mg 193mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 41mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 0.47mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.06mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.261mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 270IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 14µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1.2mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.066mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.029mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.048mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.253mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.243mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.078mg 0.037mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.224mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.117mg 0.115mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.02g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.303g Broad bean
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
Cinnamon Broad bean
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
21%
Cinnamon
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.