Brown rice vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brown rice and cinnamon?
- Brown rice is higher in vitamin B1, yet cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, vitamin K, vitamin E, zinc, and potassium.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 717% more.
- Brown rice has 8 times more vitamin B1 than cinnamon. While brown rice has 0.178mg of vitamin B1, cinnamon has only 0.022mg.
We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Spices, cinnamon, ground types 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +401.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1385.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +219.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1693.2% |
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 | +709.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1264.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +564.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +215.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +718.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
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 | -24.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +438.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1100% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.974mg | 17.466mg | 717% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 53.1g | 206% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 1002mg | 100% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 8.32mg | 97% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 31.2µg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.339mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 80.59g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 2.32mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.022mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 431mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.83mg | 10% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 1.332mg | 8% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 247kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 64mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 3.1µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 3.99g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.068g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 1.24g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.345g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 0.246g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | 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
13%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
318%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.