Allspice vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between allspice and cinnamon
- Allspice is higher in vitamin C, copper, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B3; however, cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, and iron.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 631% higher.
- Allspice has 10 times more vitamin C than cinnamon. While allspice has 39.2mg of vitamin C, cinnamon has only 3.8mg.
- Cinnamon has less saturated fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, allspice, ground and Spices, cinnamon, ground.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +493.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +931.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +359.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3370.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.943mg | 17.466mg | 631% |
| Fiber | 21.6g | 53.1g | 126% |
| Vitamin C | 39.2mg | 3.8mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 661mg | 1002mg | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 26% | |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.339mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1044mg | 431mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 135mg | 60mg | 18% |
| Iron | 7.06mg | 8.32mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.36g | 0.068g | 15% |
| Fats | 8.69g | 1.24g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.86mg | 1.332mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.55g | 0.345g | 10% |
| Folate | 36µg | 6µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.022mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 1.83mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 64mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.09g | 3.99g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.158mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 72.12g | 80.59g | 3% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.66g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 247kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 3.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.52g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.205g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $4)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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