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Candy bar vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Candy bar and Cinnamon?

  • Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11757% more.
  • Candy bar has 14 times more Saturated Fat than Cinnamon. While Candy bar has 4.678g of Saturated Fat, Cinnamon has only 0.345g.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Spices, cinnamon, ground types 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.
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.3%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.6%
Contains more Calcium +1184.6%
Contains more Iron +757.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Manganese +1305.1%
Equal in Potassium - 431
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.3%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.6%
Contains more Calcium +1184.6%
Contains more Iron +757.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Manganese +1305.1%
Equal in Potassium - 431

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 E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96735.4%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96735.4%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +288.5%
Contains more Fats +2617.7%
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Water +561.3%
Contains more Other +100%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +288.5%
Contains more Fats +2617.7%
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Water +561.3%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6697.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15561.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6697.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15561.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 27.49g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 3.99g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 1.24g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 522kcal 247kcal Candy bar
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 42.22g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 4.1g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 78mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 0.97mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 110mg 60mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 64mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 431mg Cinnamon
Sodium 156mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 3.94mg 1.83mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.339mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 4.7µg 3.1µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 4.1mg 2.32mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.022mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.041mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.332mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.358mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.158mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 6µg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.049mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.136mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.146mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.253mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.243mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.078mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.146mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.224mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.117mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.246g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.068g Candy bar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Cinnamon
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
2975%
Candy bar
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.