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Sunflower seeds vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower seeds and Cinnamon?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 675% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds have 67 times more Vitamin B1 than Cinnamon. Sunflower seeds have 1.48mg of Vitamin B1, while Cinnamon has 0.022mg.

We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, cinnamon, ground types in this comparison.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +441.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +431%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +931.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1609.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1184.6%
Contains more IronIron +58.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +795.7%

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.
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 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +765.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +751.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3683.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +400.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +490%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +420.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +303%
Contains more WaterWater +123.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7431.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33925%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +12400%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 584kcal 247kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 3.99g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 1.24g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 11.4g 27.49g Cinnamon
Carbs 20g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 325mg 60mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 645mg 431mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Sugar 2.62g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 8.6g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 1.8mg 0.339mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 1.83mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 660mg 64mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 10mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 35.17mg 2.32mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 53µg 3.1µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.022mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.041mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.332mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.358mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.158mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin K 0µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 227µg 6µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 11mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.246g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.068g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.049mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.136mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.146mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 0.253mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.243mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.078mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.146mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.224mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.117mg Sunflower seeds
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seeds
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
Sunflower seeds Cinnamon
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.11g)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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