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Cinnamon vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cinnamon and Vanilla extract

  • Cinnamon is richer than Vanilla extract in Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin K, Zinc, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 749% more than Vanilla extract.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Vanilla extract.

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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 +9009.1%
Contains more Iron +6833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +966.7%
Contains more Potassium +191.2%
Contains more Zinc +1563.6%
Contains more Copper +370.8%
Contains more Manganese +7493.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 9
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 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +9009.1%
Contains more Iron +6833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +966.7%
Contains more Potassium +191.2%
Contains more Zinc +1563.6%
Contains more Copper +370.8%
Contains more Manganese +7493.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 9

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +922.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +507.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +922.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +507.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6550%
Contains more Fats +1966.7%
Contains more Carbs +537.1%
Contains more Water +397%
Contains more Other +862.5%
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% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +6550%
Contains more Fats +1966.7%
Contains more Carbs +537.1%
Contains more Water +397%
Contains more Other +862.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon Vanilla extract
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 12.65g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 0.06g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.06g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 12.65g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 12.65g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 0g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 11mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 0.12mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 12mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 6mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 148mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 1.83mg 0.11mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.072mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.23mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.011mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.425mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.035mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.026mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 31.2µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.01g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.004g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon 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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.