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Dried fruit vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Dried fruit and Cinnamon

  • Dried fruit has more Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3, however, Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin K, and Zinc.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 749% more.
  • Dried fruit contains 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cinnamon. Dried fruit contains 180µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cinnamon contains 15µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
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 PotassiumPotassium +169.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1721.8%
Contains more IronIron +212.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +369.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7332.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.339mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~64mg
~equal in Sodium ~10mg

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 3.3% 216% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
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 AVitamin A +1121.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +906.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 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 WaterWater +192%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more FatsFats +143.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.7%
Contains more OtherOther +40.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 45% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +232.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.068g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +39350%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3080.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1023.4%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Dried fruit Cinnamon
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried fruit Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 241kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Protein 3.39g 3.99g Cinnamon
Fats 0.51g 1.24g Cinnamon
Vitamin C 1mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 55.34g 27.49g Dried fruit
Carbs 62.64g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 32mg 60mg Cinnamon
Calcium 55mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 1162mg 431mg Dried fruit
Iron 2.66mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Sugar 53.44g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 7.3g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 0.343mg 0.339mg Dried fruit
Zinc 0.39mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Starch 0.35g Dried fruit
Phosphorus 71mg 64mg Dried fruit
Sodium 10mg 10mg
Vitamin A 3604IU 295IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 15µg Dried fruit
Vitamin E 4.33mg 2.32mg Dried fruit
Manganese 0.235mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 2.2µg 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.022mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.041mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B3 2.589mg 1.332mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B5 0.516mg 0.358mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 3.1µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 10µg 6µg Dried fruit
Choline 13.9mg 11mg Dried fruit
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.345g Dried fruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.074g 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.068g Dried fruit
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.073mg 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.105mg 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.083mg 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.015mg 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.078mg 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.047mg 0.117mg Cinnamon
Fructose 12.47g 1.11g Dried fruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

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is better in case of low diet
Dried fruit 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
36%
Dried fruit
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Dried fruit
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.328g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (10 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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.