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Rosemary vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rosemary and Cinnamon

  • Rosemary has more Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 718% more than Rosemary.
  • Rosemary contains 18 times more Folate than Cinnamon. While Rosemary contains 109µg of Folate, Cinnamon contains only 6µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cinnamon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rosemary, fresh 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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +51.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.1%
Contains more IronIron +25.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1719.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~64mg

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 73% 175% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 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% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +473.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +891.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 FatsFats +372.6%
Contains more WaterWater +540.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +289.3%
Contains more OtherOther +52.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 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 +371.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1225%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 131kcal 247kcal Cinnamon
Protein 3.31g 3.99g Cinnamon
Fats 5.86g 1.24g Rosemary
Vitamin C 21.8mg 3.8mg Rosemary
Net carbs 6.6g 27.49g Cinnamon
Carbs 20.7g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 91mg 60mg Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 668mg 431mg Rosemary
Iron 6.65mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 0.301mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Zinc 0.93mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 66mg 64mg Rosemary
Sodium 26mg 10mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 2924IU 295IU Rosemary
Vitamin A 146µg 15µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 0.96mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.022mg Rosemary
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.041mg Rosemary
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 1.332mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.358mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.158mg Rosemary
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 109µg 6µg Rosemary
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 2.838g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 0.246g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.068g Rosemary
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.049mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg 0.136mg
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.249mg 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.143mg 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.047mg 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.146mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.066mg 0.117mg Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary 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
40%
Rosemary
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.493g)
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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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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.