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Cinnamon vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon and Sardine different?

  • Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Iron, and Calcium, while Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 755% more than Sardine.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Contains more Calcium +162.3%
Contains more Iron +184.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.7%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Manganese +16072.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +665.6%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Equal in Potassium - 397
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Calcium +162.3%
Contains more Iron +184.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +39.7%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Manganese +16072.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +665.6%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Equal in Potassium - 397

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 A +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.167
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.167

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +517%
Contains more Fats +823.4%
Contains more Water +463.4%
Contains more Other +20%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +517%
Contains more Fats +823.4%
Contains more Water +463.4%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7470.6%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7470.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 0g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 1.24g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 80.59g 0g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 208kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 0g Sardine
Fiber 53.1g 0g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 382mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 2.92mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 39mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 431mg 397mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 307mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 1.31mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.186mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.108mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 295IU 108IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.32mg 2.04mg Cinnamon
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 6µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 31.2µg 2.6µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.136mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.253mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.243mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.078mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.224mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.117mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 1.528g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 5.148g Sardine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.183g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.