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Cinnamon vs. Chili powder spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon and Chili powder spice different?

  • Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Chili powder spice is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 685% higher.
  • Cinnamon contains 3 times more Calcium than Chili powder spice. While Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, Chili powder spice contains only 330mg.
  • Cinnamon has less Sodium.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Spices, chili powder 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 Calcium +203.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +927.4%
Contains more Iron +107.9%
Contains more Magnesium +148.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.8%
Contains more Potassium +352.4%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +195%
Contains more Selenium +558.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 99% 649% 107% 129% 173% 374% 118% 334% 222% 112%
Contains more Calcium +203.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +927.4%
Contains more Iron +107.9%
Contains more Magnesium +148.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.8%
Contains more Potassium +352.4%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +195%
Contains more Selenium +558.1%

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 C +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +9950.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1544%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +770.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1225.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +238.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1779% 763% 0% 3% 63% 217% 218% 54% 484% 22% 0% 265%
Contains more Vitamin C +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +9950.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1544%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +770.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1225.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +238.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +62.2%
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Fats +1051.6%
Contains more Other +228.1%
Equal in Water - 10.75
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
Contains more Carbs +62.2%
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Fats +1051.6%
Contains more Other +228.1%
Equal in Water - 10.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1205.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11673.5%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.006 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1205.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11673.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +3700%
Contains more Glucose +105.8%
Contains more Fructose +286.5%
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
11% 30% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.76 g
Glucose: 2.14 g
Fructose: 4.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +3700%
Contains more Glucose +105.8%
Contains more Fructose +286.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Chili powder spice Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 14.9g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 13.46g Chili powder spice
Fats 1.24g 14.28g Chili powder spice
Carbs 80.59g 49.7g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 282kcal Chili powder spice
Fructose 1.11g 4.29g Chili powder spice
Sugar 2.17g 7.19g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 34.8g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 330mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 17.3mg Chili powder spice
Magnesium 60mg 149mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 64mg 300mg Chili powder spice
Potassium 431mg 1950mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 10mg 2867mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 4.3mg Chili powder spice
Copper 0.339mg 1mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 17.466mg 1.7mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 20.4µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin A 295IU 29650IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 1483µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 2.32mg 38.14mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.7mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.25mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.94mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 11.6mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 2.094mg Chili powder spice
Folate 6µg 28µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 31.2µg 105.7µg Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.07mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.136mg 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.39mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.253mg 0.63mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.243mg 0.36mg Chili powder spice
Methionine 0.078mg 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.37mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.224mg 0.54mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.117mg 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 0.345g 2.462g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 3.211g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 8.006g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.519g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cinnamon Chili powder spice
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
322%
Chili powder spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
231%
Chili powder spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 2857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.