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Sunflower seed vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower seed and Cinnamon?

  • Sunflower seed is 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 seed has 67 times more Vitamin B1 than Cinnamon. Sunflower seed has 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.
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +931.3%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Zinc +173.2%
Contains more Copper +431%
Contains more Selenium +1609.7%
Contains more Calcium +1184.6%
Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Manganese +795.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +931.3%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Zinc +173.2%
Contains more Copper +431%
Contains more Selenium +1609.7%
Contains more Calcium +1184.6%
Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +765.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751.3%
Contains more Folate +3683.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +490%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +1415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +765.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751.3%
Contains more Folate +3683.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +490%
Contains more Vitamin C +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +420.8%
Contains more Fats +4050%
Contains more Carbs +303%
Contains more Water +123.7%
Contains more Other +18.8%
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 Protein +420.8%
Contains more Fats +4050%
Contains more Carbs +303%
Contains more Water +123.7%
Contains more Other +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +12400%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Sucrose +12400%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower seed 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 seed Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 20.78g 3.99g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 1.24g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 584kcal 247kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.62g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 8.6g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 78mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 5.25mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 325mg 60mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 64mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg 431mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg 10mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 5mg 1.83mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg 0.339mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 53µg 3.1µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 35.17mg 2.32mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.022mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.041mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 1.332mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.358mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.158mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg 6µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 0µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.049mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg 0.136mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.146mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg 0.253mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg 0.243mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg 0.078mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.146mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg 0.224mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg 0.117mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.345g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.246g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 0.068g Sunflower seed
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 seed Cinnamon
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
156%
Sunflower seed
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed 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 seed - 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.