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Almond vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Almond and Cinnamon

  • Almond is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 665% higher.
  • Almond has 28 times more Vitamin B2 than Cinnamon. While Almond has 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Cinnamon has only 0.041mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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 +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +651.6%
Contains more Potassium +70.1%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Copper +204.1%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +272.5%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +701.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +651.6%
Contains more Potassium +70.1%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Copper +204.1%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +272.5%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +701.6%

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.
Almond
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Contains more Vitamin E +1004.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +831.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2675.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +14650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
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 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 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 +1004.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +831.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2675.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +14650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +430.1%
Contains more Fats +3926.6%
Contains more Carbs +274%
Contains more Water +139.9%
Contains more Other +21.6%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 +430.1%
Contains more Fats +3926.6%
Contains more Carbs +274%
Contains more Water +139.9%
Contains more Other +21.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12725.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18030.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12725.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18030.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +19650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +511.8%
Contains more Fructose +909.1%
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +19650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +511.8%
Contains more Fructose +909.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 21.15g 3.99g Almond
Fats 49.93g 1.24g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 579kcal 247kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 4.35g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 12.5g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 269mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 3.71mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 270mg 60mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 64mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 431mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 10mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 1.83mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.339mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 4.1µg 3.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 25.63mg 2.32mg Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.022mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.041mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.332mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.358mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Folate 44µg 6µg Almond
Vitamin K 0µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.049mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.136mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.146mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.253mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.243mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg 0.078mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.146mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.224mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.117mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.246g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.068g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond 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
82%
Almond
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.457g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.
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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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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