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Ham vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ham and cinnamon

  • Ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 757% higher.
  • Cinnamon is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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.
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
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 +57.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +529%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.2%
Contains more IronIron +462.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +329.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32244.4%

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.
Ham
Ham
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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% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
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 +3327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +673.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +828%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 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 +424.6%
Contains more FatsFats +346%
Contains more WaterWater +539.6%
Contains more OtherOther +21.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5272.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 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 +965%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +694.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 0.054mg 17.466mg 757%
Fiber 0g 53.1g 212%
Calcium 8mg 1002mg 99%
Iron 1.48mg 8.32mg 86%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.022mg 61%
Sodium 1203mg 10mg 52%
Protein 20.93g 3.99g 34%
Selenium 19.5µg 3.1µg 30%
Copper 0.079mg 0.339mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin K 0µg 31.2µg 26%
Carbs 1.5g 80.59g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.158mg 19%
Phosphorus 196mg 64mg 19%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 1.332mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2.32mg 14%
Choline 85.1mg 11mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.041mg 12%
Magnesium 14mg 60mg 11%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.83mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.345g 7%
Fats 5.53g 1.24g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.246g 6%
Calories 145kcal 247kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 287mg 431mg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.068g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.358mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham 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
44%
Ham
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.465g)
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.
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.