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 for 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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +477.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +326.7% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 8.32mg | 66.36mg | 726% |
| Manganese | 17.466mg | 3.333mg | 614% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 10.5g | 170% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 366mg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 499mg | 62% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.867mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.628mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 1788mg | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 14.04g | 34% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 22.27g | 32% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 17.81g | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 4.8mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 5.4µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.327mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.435mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 3.279g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 4.579mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 44.24g | 12% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 931mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 168mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 3.33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 375kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 1.535g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 5.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 7.7mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11mg | 24.7mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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)