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Cinnamon vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon and Fennel seeds different?

  • Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, and Fiber, while Fennel seeds are higher in Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 475% more than Fennel seeds.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Spices, fennel seed types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 275% 359% 149% 695% 356% 101% 209% 11% 852% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +541.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293%
Contains more IronIron +122.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +660.9%

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%
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 70% 8.1% 0% 0% 102% 81% 113% 0% 108% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +761%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.5%
~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
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.1%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +296%
Contains more FatsFats +1099.2%
Contains more OtherOther +128.6%

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
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3928.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2385.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Fennel seeds Opinion
Calories 247kcal 345kcal Fennel seeds
Protein 3.99g 15.8g Fennel seeds
Fats 1.24g 14.87g Fennel seeds
Vitamin C 3.8mg 21mg Fennel seeds
Net carbs 27.49g 12.49g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 52.29g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Calcium 1002mg 1196mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 431mg 1694mg Fennel seeds
Iron 8.32mg 18.54mg Fennel seeds
Sugar 2.17g Fennel seeds
Fiber 53.1g 39.8g Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 1.067mg Fennel seeds
Zinc 1.83mg 3.7mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 64mg 487mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 10mg 88mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 135IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 7µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 6.533mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.408mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.353mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 6.05mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.47mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg Cinnamon
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.48g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 9.91g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 1.69g Fennel seeds
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.136mg 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.253mg 0.996mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.243mg 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.078mg 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.224mg 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.117mg 0.331mg Fennel seeds
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 Fennel seeds
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
37%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
301%
Fennel seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.