Pecan vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pecan and cinnamon
- Pecan has more copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc; however, cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamin K.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 564% more.
- Pecan contains 30 times more vitamin B1 than cinnamon. Pecan contains 0.66mg of vitamin B1, while cinnamon contains 0.022mg.
- Cinnamon contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pecans 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 | +101.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +254% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +332.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1331.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +228.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +288.1% |
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 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +268.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +791.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5704% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +481.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +200.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16485.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31685.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +19400% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2500% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2675% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 17.466mg | 564% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 53.1g | 174% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 0.068g | 144% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 1.24g | 109% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 0.246g | 101% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.339mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 1002mg | 93% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 8.32mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.022mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 64mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 0.345g | 27% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 1.83mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 31.2µg | 23% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 247kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 80.59g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 60mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 3.99g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.358mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 2.32mg | 6% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.158mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 3.8mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 3.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 1.332mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 431mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.835g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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