Coconut vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between coconut and cinnamon
- Coconut has more selenium and copper; however, cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 694% higher.
- Cinnamon has 86 times less saturated fat than coconut. Coconut has 29.698g of saturated fat, while cinnamon has 0.345g.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 CopperCopper | +28.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7057.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1064.4% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2600.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +344.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +429.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +275% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +479.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +438.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.5mg | 17.466mg | 694% |
| Fiber | 9g | 53.1g | 176% |
| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 0.345g | 133% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1002mg | 99% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 8.32mg | 74% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 1.24g | 50% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 31.2µg | 26% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 80.59g | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2.32mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 3.1µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.339mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.158mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 60mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.83mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 64mg | 7% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 247kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 26µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 1.332mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 0.246g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.068g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 431mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 3.99g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 3.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.358mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
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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
8%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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318%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.353g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.