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Cinnamon vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cinnamon and Almond

  • Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Almond is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 665% higher.

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

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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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
3
:
7
Almond
Almond
Contains more Calcium +272.5%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +701.6%
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%
Cinnamon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Almond
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Calcium +272.5%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +701.6%
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%

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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
4
:
6
Almond
Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +14650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Cinnamon
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%
Almond
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +14650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
3
:
2
Almond
Almond
Contains more Carbs +274%
Contains more Water +139.9%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Contains more Protein +430.1%
Contains more Fats +3926.6%
Cinnamon
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Almond
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
Contains more Carbs +274%
Contains more Water +139.9%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Contains more Protein +430.1%
Contains more Fats +3926.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
1
:
2
Almond
Almond
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12725.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18030.9%
Cinnamon
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Almond
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12725.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18030.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
2
:
4
Almond
Almond
Contains more Glucose +511.8%
Contains more Fructose +909.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +19650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Cinnamon
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
Almond
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
Contains more Glucose +511.8%
Contains more Fructose +909.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +19650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

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

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.