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American cheese vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and cinnamon

  • American cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium, while cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, iron, and copper.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need for manganese, 758% more than American cheese.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cinnamon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +901.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +551.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.5%
Contains more IronIron +1220.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +637%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42500%
~equal in Calcium ~1002mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1652.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2463.7%
Contains more WaterWater +274.4%
Contains more OtherOther +88.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2078.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3248%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1791.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
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
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
American cheese Cinnamon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 0.041mg 17.466mg 758%
Fiber 0g 53.1g 212%
Iron 0.63mg 8.32mg 96%
Phosphorus 641mg 64mg 82%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.345g 81%
Sodium 1671mg 10mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fats 31.79g 1.24g 47%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Copper 0.046mg 0.339mg 33%
Selenium 20.2µg 3.1µg 31%
Protein 18.13g 3.99g 28%
Carbs 3.7g 80.59g 26%
Vitamin A 250µg 15µg 26%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 31.2µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.246g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.041mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.32mg 10%
Potassium 132mg 431mg 9%
Magnesium 26mg 60mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.332mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.068g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.158mg 8%
Calories 371kcal 247kcal 6%
Zinc 2.49mg 1.83mg 6%
Choline 36.2mg 11mg 5%
Calcium 1045mg 1002mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.022mg 1%
Fructose 0g 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.358mg 1%
Folate 8µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Cinnamon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
American cheese
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients

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

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