Cinnamon vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cinnamon and Barley
- Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Barley has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 675% higher.
- Barley has 30 times less Calcium than Cinnamon. Cinnamon has 1002mg of Calcium, while Barley has 33mg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Barley, hulled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +2936.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +131.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +798.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +312.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1116.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +307% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1318.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2836.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +595.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~73.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +19.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1529.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Calories | 247kcal | 354kcal |
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| Protein | 3.99g | 12.48g |
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| Fats | 1.24g | 2.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.49g | 56.18g |
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| Carbs | 80.59g | 73.48g |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 133mg |
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| Calcium | 1002mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 452mg |
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| Iron | 8.32mg | 3.6mg |
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| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 53.1g | 17.3g |
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| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.498mg |
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| Zinc | 1.83mg | 2.77mg |
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| Phosphorus | 64mg | 264mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 295IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 15µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 1.943mg |
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| Selenium | 3.1µg | 37.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.646mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 4.604mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.318mg |
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| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 11mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.345g | 0.482g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.246g | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 1.108g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.424mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0.848mg |
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| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.465mg |
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| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.7mg |
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| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.612mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.281mg |
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| Fructose | 1.11g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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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
20%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley 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.