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Cinnamon vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cinnamon and Cumin

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, and Fiber, however, Cumin has more Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cumin is 726% higher.
  • Cumin has 5 times less Manganese than Cinnamon. Cinnamon has 17.466mg of Manganese, while Cumin has 3.333mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Spices, cumin seed.

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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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +424%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +510%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.8%
Contains more IronIron +697.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +679.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.7%
~equal in Calcium ~931mg

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% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Cumin
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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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.2%
Contains more WaterWater +31.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +346.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1696%
Contains more OtherOther +111.7%

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
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5607.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4722.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Cumin Opinion
Calories 247kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 3.99g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 1.24g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 3.8mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 27.49g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 80.59g 44.24g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 1002mg 931mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 8.32mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.17g 2.25g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 10.5g Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 1.83mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 64mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 10mg 168mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 15µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 2.32mg 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 17.466mg 3.333mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 31.2µg 5.4µg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 10µg Cumin
Choline 11mg 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 0.345g 1.535g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 3.279g Cumin
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
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
Cinnamon Cumin
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
20%
Cinnamon
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.