Rice vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rice and cinnamon
- Rice has more folate and vitamin B1; however, cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, vitamin K, vitamin E, and zinc.
- Cinnamon covers your daily manganese needs 739% more than rice.
- Cinnamon contains 10 times less folate than rice. Rice contains 58µg of folate, while cinnamon contains 6µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9920% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1131.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +593.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +391.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3600.4% |
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 | +640.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +423.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +546.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +342.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +757.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +179.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.472mg | 17.466mg | 739% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 53.1g | 211% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1002mg | 99% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 8.32mg | 89% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.339mg | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 31.2µg | 26% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 80.59g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 2.32mg | 15% |
| Folate | 58µg | 6µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.83mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 431mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.022mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 60mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 3.1µg | 8% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 247kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.158mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 3.99g | 3% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.358mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 1.24g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.345g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 1.332mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.246g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
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.