Cinnamon vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cinnamon and cashew?
- Cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, and calcium, yet cashew is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and selenium.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 687% more.
- Cinnamon has 27 times more calcium than cashew. While cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium, cashew has only 37mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cinnamon is lower.
We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types in this article.
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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 | +2608.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +955.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +386.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +547.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +826.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +541.9% |
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 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1822.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +316.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +356.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3436.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9573.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11436.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1980% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2120% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +28950% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 1.655mg | 687% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 2.195mg | 206% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 3.3g | 199% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 37mg | 97% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 593mg | 76% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 43.85g | 66% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 23.797g | 59% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 292mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 7.845g | 52% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 5.78mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 7.783g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.423mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 19.9µg | 31% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 18.22g | 28% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 6.68mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.417mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 30.19g | 17% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 553kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.864mg | 10% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.9mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 660mg | 7% |
| Folate | 6µg | 25µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 1.062mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 34.1µg | 2% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 5.91g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.456mg | 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?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
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 - 7.438g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew 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.