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Cinnamon vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cinnamon and Safflower

  • Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Calcium, and Iron, however, Safflower is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 672% higher.
  • Cinnamon has 13 times more Calcium than Safflower. While Cinnamon has 1002mg of Calcium, Safflower has only 78mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 +1184.6%
Contains more Iron +69.8%
Contains more Manganese +767.2%
Contains more Magnesium +488.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +906.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.4%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +176%
Contains more Copper +415.3%
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 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1184.6%
Contains more Iron +69.8%
Contains more Manganese +767.2%
Contains more Magnesium +488.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +906.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.4%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +176%
Contains more Copper +415.3%

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 +490%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +912.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1025.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640.5%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +490%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +912.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1025.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +640.5%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +135%
Contains more Water +88.3%
Contains more Protein +305.5%
Contains more Fats +3000.8%
Contains more Other +51.7%
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% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more Carbs +135%
Contains more Water +88.3%
Contains more Protein +305.5%
Contains more Fats +3000.8%
Contains more Other +51.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1870.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41404.4%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1870.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41404.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 3.99g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 1.24g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 80.59g 34.29g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 517kcal Safflower
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Safflower
Fiber 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 78mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 4.9mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 64mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 431mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 10mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 1.83mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.339mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 17.466mg 2.014mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 50IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 3µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 2.284mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 6µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.136mg 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 0.253mg 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.243mg 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0.078mg 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 0.224mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.117mg 0.452mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 0.345g 3.682g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 4.848g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 28.223g Safflower
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 Safflower
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
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.337g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.