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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 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.
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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +553.2%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Carbs ~80.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +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.
Caramel Cinnamon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cinnamon DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.131g)
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 glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.