Basil vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between basil and cinnamon
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate; however, cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin E, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 709% higher.
- Cinnamon has 18 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while cinnamon has 295IU.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh 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 CopperCopper | +13.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1421.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +933.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +373.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1229.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +770.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2941.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +472.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +179.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5100% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +5450% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 17.466mg | 709% |
| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 31.2µg | 320% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 53.1g | 206% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 1002mg | 83% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 8.32mg | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 15µg | 28% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 80.59g | 26% |
| Folate | 68µg | 6µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 3.8mg | 16% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 247kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 2.32mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 1.83mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.339mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 3.1µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 431mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.332mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.358mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.068g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.99g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.345g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 1.24g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.246g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 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 is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.