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Chocolate vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate and Cinnamon

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 698% more.
  • Cinnamon contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 Magnesium +143.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Copper +203.2%
Contains more Calcium +1689.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Manganese +1130.9%
Equal in Iron - 8.32
Equal in Zinc - 1.83
Equal in Selenium - 3.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +143.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Copper +203.2%
Contains more Calcium +1689.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Manganese +1130.9%
Equal in Iron - 8.32
Equal in Zinc - 1.83
Equal in Selenium - 3.1

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 B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +490%
Contains more Vitamin E +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +490%
Contains more Vitamin E +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Fats +2422.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Water +990.7%
Contains more Other +111.8%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +22.3%
Contains more Fats +2422.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.7%
Contains more Water +990.7%
Contains more Other +111.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3778%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1505.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3778%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1505.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +231150%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +231150%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 27.49g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 3.99g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 1.24g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 546kcal 247kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0g 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 47.9g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 7g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 56mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.02mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 146mg 60mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 64mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 431mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 2.01mg 1.83mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.339mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3µg 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 50IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.022mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.041mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.332mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.345g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.246g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.068g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.011g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.174g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.

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