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Cinnamon vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cinnamon and American cheese

  • Cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, iron, and copper, while American cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need for manganese, 758% more than American cheese.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cinnamon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cinnamon, ground and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.5%
Contains more IronIron +1220.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +637%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42500%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +901.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +551.6%
~equal in Calcium ~1045mg

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 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1652.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2078.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2463.7%
Contains more WaterWater +274.4%
Contains more OtherOther +88.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3248%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1791.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon American cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon American cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 0.041mg 758%
Fiber 53.1g 0g 212%
Iron 8.32mg 0.63mg 96%
Phosphorus 64mg 641mg 82%
Saturated fat 0.345g 18.057g 81%
Sodium 10mg 1671mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Fats 1.24g 31.79g 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Copper 0.339mg 0.046mg 33%
Selenium 3.1µg 20.2µg 31%
Protein 3.99g 18.13g 28%
Carbs 80.59g 3.7g 26%
Vitamin A 15µg 250µg 26%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 2.6µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 8.236g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.234mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.8mg 10%
Potassium 431mg 132mg 9%
Magnesium 60mg 26mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.076mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 1.286g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.054mg 8%
Calories 247kcal 371kcal 6%
Zinc 1.83mg 2.49mg 6%
Choline 11mg 36.2mg 5%
Calcium 1002mg 1045mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.015mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 0g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.403mg 1%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon American cheese
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
19%
Cinnamon
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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