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Mussels vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mussels and cinnamon

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, copper, and iron.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than cinnamon.
  • Cinnamon contains 29 times less selenium than mussels. Mussels contains 89.6µg of selenium, while cinnamon contains 3.1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
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 +45.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2790.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2936.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.8%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.9%

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.
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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
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 CVitamin C +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +924.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 +496.5%
Contains more FatsFats +261.3%
Contains more WaterWater +478%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +990.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 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 +312.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1682.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Cinnamon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 17.466mg 464%
Fiber 0g 53.1g 212%
Selenium 89.6µg 3.1µg 157%
Calcium 33mg 1002mg 97%
Protein 23.8g 3.99g 40%
Phosphorus 285mg 64mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.041mg 29%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 26%
Carbs 7.39g 80.59g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.022mg 23%
Copper 0.149mg 0.339mg 21%
Iron 6.72mg 8.32mg 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Folate 76µg 6µg 18%
Sodium 369mg 10mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.358mg 12%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 3.8mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.332mg 10%
Zinc 2.67mg 1.83mg 8%
Vitamin A 91µg 15µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.068g 8%
Potassium 268mg 431mg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 60mg 5%
Fats 4.48g 1.24g 5%
Calories 172kcal 247kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.158mg 4%
Choline 11mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.345g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.246g 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels 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
265%
Mussels
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.