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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 +143.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1689.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1130.9%
~equal in Iron ~8.32mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.83mg
~equal in Selenium ~3.1µg

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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +490%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +285.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +22.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2422.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.7%
Contains more WaterWater +990.7%
Contains more OtherOther +111.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 +3778%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1505.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +231150%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 546kcal 247kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 3.99g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 1.24g Chocolate
Vitamin C 3.8mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 54.17g 27.49g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 80.59g Cinnamon
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 146mg 60mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 559mg 431mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Sugar 47.9g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 7g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 1.028mg 0.339mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 1.83mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 64mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 10mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 50IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A 2µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 1.419mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3µg 3.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg Cinnamon
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Cinnamon
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.246g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.068g Chocolate
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
Fructose 0g 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.011g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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 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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