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Cocoa solids vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cocoa solids and Cinnamon

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 593% more than Cocoa solids.
  • Cinnamon contains 23 times less Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Cinnamon contains 0.345g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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 +731.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.6%
Contains more IronIron +66.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1017.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1046.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +361.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +682.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.2%

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +487.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2220%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1148%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~11mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 +391.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1004.8%
Contains more OtherOther +61.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.2%
Contains more WaterWater +252.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 +1757.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +547.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 228kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Protein 19.6g 3.99g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 1.24g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 20.9g 27.49g Cinnamon
Carbs 57.9g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 499mg 60mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 1524mg 431mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 8.32mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 2.17g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 3.788mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 1.83mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 64mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 10mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 0IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 3.837mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 14.3µg 3.1µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.022mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.041mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.332mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 2.5µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 32µg 6µg Cocoa solids
Choline 12mg 11mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.246g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.068g Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.049mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.136mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.146mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.253mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.243mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.146mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.224mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.117mg Cocoa solids
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
15%
Cocoa solids
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.725g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.