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Cinnamon vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cinnamon and Cocoa solids

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 593% more than Cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids contain 8 times less Calcium than Cinnamon. Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, while Cocoa solids contain 128mg.
  • Cinnamon has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 +682.8%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Manganese +355.2%
Contains more Iron +66.6%
Contains more Magnesium +731.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1046.9%
Contains more Potassium +253.6%
Contains more Zinc +272.1%
Contains more Copper +1017.4%
Contains more Selenium +361.3%
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 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Calcium +682.8%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Contains more Manganese +355.2%
Contains more Iron +66.6%
Contains more Magnesium +731.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1046.9%
Contains more Potassium +253.6%
Contains more Zinc +272.1%
Contains more Copper +1017.4%
Contains more Selenium +361.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2220%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1148%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +487.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2220%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1148%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +487.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Folate +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +39.2%
Contains more Water +252.7%
Contains more Protein +391.2%
Contains more Fats +1004.8%
Contains more Other +61.1%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Carbs +39.2%
Contains more Water +252.7%
Contains more Protein +391.2%
Contains more Fats +1004.8%
Contains more Other +61.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1757.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +547.1%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1757.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +547.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 20.9g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 1.24g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 80.59g 57.9g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 228kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 53.1g 37g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 128mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 60mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 64mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 431mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 10mg 21mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.339mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 17.466mg 3.837mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.1mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.254mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.118mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 31.2µg 2.5µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.136mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.253mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.243mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.078mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.224mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.117mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 0.345g 8.07g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.44g Cocoa solids
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Cocoa solids
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
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.725g)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients
  2. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.