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Cinnamon vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cinnamon and Caper

  • Caper contains less Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and Phosphorus than Cinnamon.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 756% higher.
  • Caper has 25 times less Calcium than Cinnamon. Cinnamon has 1002mg of Calcium, while Caper has 40mg.
  • Cinnamon is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Capers, canned.

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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%
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2405%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +977.5%
Contains more IronIron +398.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +471.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +540%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22292.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.3%

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.
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%
Caper
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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 14% 8.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +587%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +239%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.1%
Contains more FatsFats +44.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1548.1%
Contains more WaterWater +692.5%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%

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
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +290.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +347.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Caper Opinion
Calories 247kcal 23kcal Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 2.36g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.86g Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4.3mg Caper
Net carbs 27.49g 1.69g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 4.89g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 33mg Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 40mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 40mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 1.67mg Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 53.1g 3.2g Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.374mg Caper
Zinc 1.83mg 0.32mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 10mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 2348mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 138IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A 15µg 7µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.88mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.078mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 1.2µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.018mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.652mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.027mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.023mg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 31.2µg 24.6µg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 23µg Caper
Choline 11mg 6.5mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.233g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.063g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.304g Caper
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Caper
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
20%
Cinnamon
14%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 2338mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.