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Cinnamon vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cinnamon and Chocolate

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 698% more.
  • Cinnamon contains 18 times more Calcium than Chocolate. Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, while Chocolate contains 56mg.
  • Cinnamon contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 +1689.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Manganese +1130.9%
Contains more Magnesium +143.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Copper +203.2%
Equal in Iron - 8.02
Equal in Zinc - 2.01
Equal in Selenium - 3
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1689.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Manganese +1130.9%
Contains more Magnesium +143.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Copper +203.2%
Equal in Iron - 8.02
Equal in Zinc - 2.01
Equal in Selenium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +490%
Contains more Vitamin E +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +490%
Contains more Vitamin E +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Water +990.7%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Fats +2422.6%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Water +990.7%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Fats +2422.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3778%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1505.9%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3778%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1505.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +231150%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +231150%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 3.99g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 1.24g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 80.59g 61.17g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Fructose 1.11g 0g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 47.9g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 7g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 56mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 8.02mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 64mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 431mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 10mg 24mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.339mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 17.466mg 1.419mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 3µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 50IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 2µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.54mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.725mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.297mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.042mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 31.2µg 8.1µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Cinnamon
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 18.519g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.174g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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