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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +83.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +381.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1184.6%
Contains more IronIron +757.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1305.1%
~equal in Potassium ~431mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96735.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
Contains more CholineCholine +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +288.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2617.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70%
Contains more WaterWater +561.3%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +6697.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15561.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.158mg 11757%
Manganese 1.243mg 17.466mg 705%
Fiber 4.1g 53.1g 196%
Calcium 78mg 1002mg 92%
Iron 0.97mg 8.32mg 92%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.068g 71%
Fats 33.7g 1.24g 50%
Copper 0.774mg 0.339mg 48%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.332mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.246g 41%
Phosphorus 308mg 64mg 35%
Vitamin K 0µg 31.2µg 26%
Protein 15.5g 3.99g 23%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.345g 20%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.83mg 19%
Folate 75µg 6µg 17%
Calories 522kcal 247kcal 14%
Magnesium 110mg 60mg 12%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 2.32mg 12%
Carbs 47.4g 80.59g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.358mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.041mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.022mg 7%
Sodium 156mg 10mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Choline 29.4mg 11mg 3%
Selenium 4.7µg 3.1µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Potassium 407mg 431mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 2.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
19%
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.