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Ground beef vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ground beef and Cinnamon

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 759% more than Ground beef.
  • Cinnamon has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 Phosphorus +159.4%
Contains more Zinc +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +516.1%
Contains more Calcium +2936.4%
Contains more Iron +266.5%
Contains more Magnesium +252.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Copper +329.1%
Contains more Manganese +193966.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.4%
Contains more Zinc +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +516.1%
Contains more Calcium +2936.4%
Contains more Iron +266.5%
Contains more Magnesium +252.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Copper +329.1%
Contains more Manganese +193966.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3177.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +975.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3177.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +975.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +498.2%
Contains more Fats +1139.5%
Contains more Water +451.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.6%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Protein +498.2%
Contains more Fats +1139.5%
Contains more Water +451.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2876.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2876.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 23.87g 3.99g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 1.24g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 241kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 0g 2.17g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 33mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 2.27mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 17mg 60mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 166mg 64mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 431mg Cinnamon
Sodium 73mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 5.84mg 1.83mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Manganese 0.009mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 19.1µg 3.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.022mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.041mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 1.332mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.358mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.158mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 6µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.049mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.136mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.146mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.253mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.243mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.078mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.146mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.224mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.117mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Cinnamon
Trans Fat 1.173g 0g Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 0.246g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.068g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Cinnamon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Ground beef
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.728g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.