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Cinnamon vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon and Thyme different?

  • Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Thyme is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 685% higher.
  • Cinnamon contains 4 times more Fiber than Thyme. While Cinnamon contains 53.1g of Fiber, Thyme contains only 14g.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Thyme, fresh are the varieties 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +916.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.3%
Contains more IronIron +109.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.81mg
~equal in Sodium ~9mg

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%
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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 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4113.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1048.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~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
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more FatsFats +35.5%
Contains more WaterWater +515.4%

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
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +203.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +682.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Thyme Opinion
Calories 247kcal 101kcal Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 1.24g 1.68g Thyme
Vitamin C 3.8mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 27.49g 10.45g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 24.45g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 1002mg 405mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 8.32mg 17.45mg Thyme
Sugar 2.17g Thyme
Fiber 53.1g 14g Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 1.83mg 1.81mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 106mg Thyme
Sodium 10mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 295IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A 15µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 1.719mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.048mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1.824mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.467g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.081g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.136mg 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.253mg 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.243mg 0.126mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg 0.307mg Thyme
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
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 Thyme
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
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
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.

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.