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Cinnamon vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cinnamon and chives?

  • Cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, and vitamin E, yet chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 743% higher.
  • Cinnamon has 21 times more fiber than chives. Cinnamon has 53.1g of fiber, while chives have 2.5g.

We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Chives, raw 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.
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%
Chives
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +989.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.6%
Contains more IronIron +420%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4582.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +244.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
~equal in Phosphorus ~58mg

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 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Chives
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1004.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1428.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +581.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.324mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more FatsFats +69.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1752.6%
Contains more OtherOther +260%
Contains more WaterWater +756.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +158.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon Chives
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chives DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 0.373mg 743%
Fiber 53.1g 2.5g 202%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 212.7µg 151%
Calcium 1002mg 92mg 91%
Iron 8.32mg 1.6mg 84%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 58.1mg 60%
Folate 6µg 105µg 25%
Carbs 80.59g 4.35g 25%
Vitamin A 15µg 218µg 23%
Copper 0.339mg 0.157mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.21mg 14%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.56mg 12%
Calories 247kcal 30kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.115mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.078mg 5%
Potassium 431mg 296mg 4%
Magnesium 60mg 42mg 4%
Selenium 3.1µg 0.9µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.647mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.138mg 2%
Phosphorus 64mg 58mg 1%
Fats 1.24g 0.73g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.267g 1%
Choline 11mg 5.2mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.345g 0.146g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.324mg 1%
Protein 3.99g 3.27g 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 1.85g N/A
Sodium 10mg 3mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 0.095g 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.057mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Chives
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
19%
Cinnamon
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.