Cinnamon vs. Chili powder spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cinnamon and chili powder spice different?
- Cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, and calcium; however, chili powder spice is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 685% higher.
- Cinnamon contains 3 times more calcium than chili powder spice. While cinnamon contains 1002mg of calcium, chili powder spice contains only 330mg.
- Cinnamon has less sodium.
Spices, cinnamon, ground and Spices, chili powder are the varieties used 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 | +203.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +927.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +148.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +352.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +368.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +558.1% |
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 | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1544% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1036.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +770.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1225.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +238.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +504.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
13.46 g
Fats:
14.28 g
Carbs:
49.7 g
Water:
10.75 g
Other:
11.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1051.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +228.1% |
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Water
~10.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.068 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.462 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.006 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1205.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11673.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.76 g
Glucose:
2.14 g
Fructose:
4.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3700% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +105.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +286.5% |
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Lactose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 1.7mg | 685% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 38.14mg | 239% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 1483µg | 163% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 2.094mg | 149% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 2867mg | 124% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 17.3mg | 112% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 34.8g | 73% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 1mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.94mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 330mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 11.6mg | 64% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 105.7µg | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 8.006g | 53% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 1950mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 300mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 20.4µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 4.3mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 149mg | 21% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 14.28g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.25mg | 19% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 13.46g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.888mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 49.7g | 10% |
| Choline | 11mg | 66.5mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 2.462g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 3.211g | 7% |
| Folate | 6µg | 28µg | 6% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 4.29g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 282kcal | 2% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 14.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 7.19g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.519g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
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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%
201%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 2857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)