Ground ginger vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ground ginger and cinnamon
- Ground ginger is higher in manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, cinnamon is richer in fiber, calcium, and vitamin K.
- Ground ginger's daily need coverage for manganese is 688% higher.
- Ground ginger has 18 times more selenium than cinnamon. While ground ginger has 55.8µg of selenium, cinnamon has only 3.1µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, ginger, ground 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +256.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +778.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63% |
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 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +314.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +622.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +296.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +274.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +241.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.5% |
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Water
~10.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
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 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1266.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
1.22 g
Fructose:
1.78 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.19 g
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 | +900% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +17.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +60.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 33.3mg | 17.466mg | 688% |
| Fiber | 14.1g | 53.1g | 156% |
| Iron | 19.8mg | 8.32mg | 144% |
| Selenium | 55.8µg | 3.1µg | 96% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 1002mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.62mg | 1.332mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 214mg | 60mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626mg | 0.158mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 431mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 31.2µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.48mg | 0.339mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 1.83mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 64mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.32mg | 15% |
| Protein | 8.98g | 3.99g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.599g | 0.345g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.929g | 0.068g | 6% |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.24g | 1.24g | 5% |
| Calories | 335kcal | 247kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 71.62g | 80.59g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 3.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 0.358mg | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.479g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.52g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.39g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | 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
34%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
318%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.254g)
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.