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Cinnamon vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cinnamon and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, and iron; however, parmigiano-Reggiano has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 756% higher.
  • Cinnamon is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.8%
Contains more IronIron +824.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20448.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1039.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +471%

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1264.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1068.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1735.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1085.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.325mg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5782.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +401.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1512.9%
Contains more WaterWater +378.3%
Contains more OtherOther +123.1%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2378.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +579.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 0.085mg 756%
Fiber 53.1g 0g 212%
Phosphorus 64mg 729mg 95%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Iron 8.32mg 0.9mg 93%
Sodium 10mg 1529mg 66%
Saturated fat 0.345g 13.317g 59%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.486mg 34%
Protein 3.99g 20g 32%
Fats 1.24g 20g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Selenium 3.1µg 17.7µg 27%
Carbs 80.59g 1.37g 26%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 1.7µg 25%
Zinc 1.83mg 3.87mg 19%
Vitamin A 15µg 160µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 6.098g 15%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.17mg 14%
Copper 0.339mg 0.238mg 11%
Calcium 1002mg 1109mg 11%
Potassium 431mg 125mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.114mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.049mg 8%
Magnesium 60mg 38mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.462g 3%
Choline 11mg 20.7mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Calories 247kcal 265kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.029mg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.325mg 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.752mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1519mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.972g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.