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Wakame vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wakame and Cinnamon different?

  • Wakame is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin K, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 699% higher.
  • Wakame contains 87 times more Sodium than Cinnamon. While Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, Cinnamon contains only 10mg.

Seaweed, wakame, raw and Spices, cinnamon, ground 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.
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Calcium +568%
Contains more Iron +281.7%
Contains more Potassium +762%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +381.6%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +1147.6%
Contains more Selenium +342.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Calcium +568%
Contains more Iron +281.7%
Contains more Potassium +762%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +381.6%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +1147.6%
Contains more Selenium +342.9%

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.
Wakame
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Contains more Vitamin A +22%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +461%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +132%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7800%
Contains more Vitamin K +488.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
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 A +22%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +461%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +132%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7800%
Contains more Vitamin K +488.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +656%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Fats +93.8%
Contains more Carbs +781.7%
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 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 Water +656%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Fats +93.8%
Contains more Carbs +781.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +324.1%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +324.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 3.03g 3.99g Cinnamon
Fats 0.64g 1.24g Cinnamon
Carbs 9.14g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 45kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 0.65g 2.17g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 150mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 2.18mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 107mg 60mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 64mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 431mg Cinnamon
Sodium 872mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 0.38mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.284mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Manganese 1.4mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 0.7µg 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 360IU 295IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 15µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.022mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.041mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 1.332mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.358mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Folate 196µg 6µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.165mg 0.136mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.257mg 0.253mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.063mg 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.209mg 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.015mg 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.345g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.068g Wakame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame 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
29%
Wakame
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 862mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.