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Cinnamon vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cinnamon and chinese cuisine

  • Cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, and magnesium, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need for manganese, 753% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Cinnamon contains 46 times more calcium than chinese cuisine. While cinnamon contains 1002mg of calcium, chinese cuisine contains only 22mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cinnamon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cinnamon, ground and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4454.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.3%
Contains more IronIron +649.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +591.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11781.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.1%

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.
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +64.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +213.6%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.32mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.161mg

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1005.5%
Contains more OtherOther +138.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.4%
Contains more FatsFats +327.4%
Contains more WaterWater +645%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +394.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3032.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +50.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +101.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5750%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 0.147mg 753%
Fiber 53.1g 1.5g 206%
Calcium 1002mg 22mg 98%
Iron 8.32mg 1.11mg 90%
Copper 0.339mg 0.049mg 32%
Carbs 80.59g 7.29g 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 51.3µg 17%
Sodium 10mg 409mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 2.13g 14%
Magnesium 60mg 15mg 11%
Folate 6µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.82mg 10%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 11.6mg 9%
Selenium 3.1µg 6.7µg 7%
Calories 247kcal 105kcal 7%
Potassium 431mg 204mg 7%
Protein 3.99g 7.08g 6%
Fats 1.24g 5.3g 6%
Vitamin A 15µg 63µg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Choline 11mg 34.5mg 4%
Zinc 1.83mg 1.5mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.345g 0.978g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 1.217g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.443mg 2%
Phosphorus 64mg 76mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.55g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.055mg 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.17g 2.41g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1.32mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.161mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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