Cinnamon vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cinnamon and flax seeds
- Cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, and iron, while flax seeds are higher in vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Cinnamon covers your daily manganese needs 651% more than flax seeds.
- Cinnamon has 4 times more calcium than flax seeds. Cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium, while flax seeds have 255mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +292.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +603.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +553.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +259.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +903.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +719.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +648.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +625.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +292.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +199.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +615.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +358.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3300% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.068 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2959.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42150% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +160% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5650% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 2.482mg | 651% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 28.73g | 191% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 1.644mg | 135% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 27.3g | 103% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 1.22mg | 98% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 642mg | 83% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 392mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 255mg | 75% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 42.16g | 63% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 25.4µg | 41% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 5.73mg | 32% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 18.29g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.473mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 4.34mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 4.3µg | 22% |
| Folate | 6µg | 87µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 7.527g | 18% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 28.88g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 3.663g | 15% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 534kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.31mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.985mg | 13% |
| Choline | 11mg | 78.7mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 813mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 3.08mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0g | 1% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | 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
19%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.318g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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.