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Shiitake vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shiitake and Cinnamon different?

  • Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, while Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 749% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Cinnamon. Shiitake contains 0.217mg of Vitamin B2, while Cinnamon contains 0.041mg.

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Spices, cinnamon, ground types were used 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Selenium +83.9%
Contains more Calcium +50000%
Contains more Iron +1929.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.7%
Contains more Copper +138.7%
Contains more Manganese +7493.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Selenium +83.9%
Contains more Calcium +50000%
Contains more Iron +1929.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.7%
Contains more Copper +138.7%
Contains more Manganese +7493.9%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +748.2%
Contains more Protein +78.1%
Contains more Fats +153.1%
Contains more Carbs +1086.9%
Contains more Other +386.5%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 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 Water +748.2%
Contains more Protein +78.1%
Contains more Fats +153.1%
Contains more Carbs +1086.9%
Contains more Other +386.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +128.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 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 Glucose +128.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 2.24g 3.99g Cinnamon
Fats 0.49g 1.24g Cinnamon
Carbs 6.79g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 34kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 0g 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.38g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 2.5g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 2mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 0.41mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 20mg 60mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 112mg 64mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 431mg Cinnamon
Sodium 9mg 10mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.142mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Manganese 0.23mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 5.7µg 3.1µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.022mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.041mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.332mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.358mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.158mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 6µg Shiitake
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.134mg 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.189mg 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.134mg 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.033mg 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.145mg 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.056mg 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake 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
25%
Shiitake
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.