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Fast food vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fast food and cinnamon?

  • Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, and copper.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 744% more.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Spices, cinnamon, ground types in this article.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 ZincZinc +37.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +554.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1516.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +171.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4792.4%

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.
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% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +785.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +536.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +314%
Contains more FatsFats +868.5%
Contains more WaterWater +263.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.8%
Contains more OtherOther +136.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +1865.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2370.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 GlucoseGlucose +97.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +104.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Fast food Cinnamon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 0.357mg 17.466mg 744%
Fiber 1.7g 53.1g 206%
Calcium 62mg 1002mg 94%
Iron 3.06mg 8.32mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 3.1µg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.332mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.041mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.022mg 25%
Protein 16.52g 3.99g 25%
Copper 0.121mg 0.339mg 24%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 31.2µg 22%
Folate 80µg 6µg 19%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.345g 19%
Fats 12.01g 1.24g 17%
Carbs 31.5g 80.59g 16%
Sodium 331mg 10mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 2.32mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.246g 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.068g 11%
Phosphorus 134mg 64mg 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Magnesium 27mg 60mg 8%
Potassium 197mg 431mg 7%
Zinc 2.52mg 1.83mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.158mg 4%
Calories 297kcal 247kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.358mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 2.27g 1.11g 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 27.49g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.148g)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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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