Cinnamon vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cinnamon and sesame
- Cinnamon has more manganese and fiber, while sesame has more copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Cinnamon covers your daily need for manganese, 652% more than sesame.
- Cinnamon contains 5 times more fiber than sesame. While cinnamon contains 53.1g of fiber, sesame contains only 11.8g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cinnamon, ground and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, 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 ManganeseManganese | +610% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +485% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1104.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +323.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +882.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1009.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +828% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +616% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3495.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +502.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +239% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1516.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +132.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +243.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +125.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +344.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3905.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7525.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31919.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 2.46mg | 652% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 4.082mg | 416% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 11.8g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 21.773g | 145% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 629mg | 81% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 14.55mg | 78% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 49.67g | 75% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 351mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.791mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 34.4µg | 57% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 7.75mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.79mg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 18.759g | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 6.957g | 30% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 17.73g | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 0µg | 26% |
| Folate | 6µg | 97µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 4.515mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 23.45g | 19% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 573kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.247mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11mg | 25.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 975mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 431mg | 468mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 11.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 1.358mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.94mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.99mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.522mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.612g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)
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.