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Balsamic vinegar vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Cinnamon different?

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 754% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 7 times more Sugar than Cinnamon. While Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of Sugar, Cinnamon contains only 2.17g.

Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, cinnamon, ground are the varieties used in this article.

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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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3611.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.8%
Contains more IronIron +1055.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1203.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2187.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +236.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13232.8%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 WaterWater +622.6%
Contains more OtherOther +67.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +714.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +373.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +627.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +564.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 88kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Protein 0.49g 3.99g Cinnamon
Fats 0g 1.24g Cinnamon
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 17.03g 27.49g Cinnamon
Carbs 17.03g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 12mg 60mg Cinnamon
Calcium 27mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 112mg 431mg Cinnamon
Iron 0.72mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Sugar 14.95g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 0.026mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Zinc 0.08mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 19mg 64mg Cinnamon
Sodium 23mg 10mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 0IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 0.131mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B2 0.041mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B3 1.332mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg Cinnamon
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0g 0.345g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 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
Fructose 7.38g 1.11g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.