Spearmint vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spearmint and cinnamon
- Spearmint has more vitamin A, iron, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B2; however, cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, copper, and zinc.
- Cinnamon covers your daily manganese needs 711% more than spearmint.
- Cinnamon contains 18 times less folate than spearmint. Spearmint contains 105µg of folate, while cinnamon contains 6µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spearmint, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +42.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +403.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1462.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +708.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +858.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +479.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +884% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.118mg | 17.466mg | 711% |
| Fiber | 6.8g | 53.1g | 185% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 1002mg | 80% |
| Iron | 11.87mg | 8.32mg | 44% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 26% | |
| Folate | 105µg | 6µg | 25% |
| Carbs | 8.41g | 80.59g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 15µg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.339mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13.3mg | 3.8mg | 11% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 247kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.83mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.022mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.394g | 0.068g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.358mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.948mg | 1.332mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 458mg | 431mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 1.24g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 0.345g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.29g | 3.99g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.61g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.135mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.135mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.046mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.168mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 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?
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spearmint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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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