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Porridge vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between porridge and cinnamon

  • The amount of manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, vitamin K, zinc, vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium in cinnamon is higher than in porridge.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need for manganese, 759% more than porridge.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
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 less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1051.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2593.8%
Contains more IronIron +122.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +747.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1307.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.7%

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.
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% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +404.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1115.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 WaterWater +728.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.1%
Contains more FatsFats +490.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +666.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1536.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +778.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 0mg 17.466mg 759%
Fiber 0.5g 53.1g 210%
Calcium 87mg 1002mg 92%
Iron 3.74mg 8.32mg 57%
Copper 0.04mg 0.339mg 33%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 31.2µg 26%
Carbs 10.52g 80.59g 23%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 2.32mg 15%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.83mg 15%
Magnesium 5mg 60mg 13%
Potassium 16mg 431mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.158mg 11%
Calories 50kcal 247kcal 10%
Phosphorus 15mg 64mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.358mg 6%
Protein 1.44g 3.99g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 1.332mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.022mg 3%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Fats 0.21g 1.24g 2%
Choline 11mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0.345g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 0.246g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.041mg 1%
Selenium 2.8µg 3.1µg 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 2.17g N/A
Sodium 6mg 10mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.068g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 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
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.