Caramel vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between caramel and cinnamon
- Caramel has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B12; however, cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, iron, calcium, copper, vitamin K, zinc, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 759% higher.
Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +252.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +626.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5842.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1783.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +315.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158681.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +368.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +524.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +404.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1633.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +553.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +526.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5014.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 17.466mg | 759% |
| Fiber | 0g | 53.1g | 212% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 8.32mg | 102% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 1002mg | 86% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.339mg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 31.2µg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.068g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.041mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.83mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 2.32mg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 1.24g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 60mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 0.345g | 10% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.158mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1.332mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.022mg | 7% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 247kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 64mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 431mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.358mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0.246g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3.1µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.6g | 3.99g | 1% |
| Carbs | 77g | 80.59g | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
318%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.131g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $2.5)