Cinnamon vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Cinnamon and Chocolate
- Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 698% more.
- Cinnamon contains 18 times more Calcium than Chocolate. Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, while Chocolate contains 56mg.
- Cinnamon contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +1689.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1130.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +143.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +490% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +329.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +276.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +285.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +990.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2422.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3778% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1505.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +231150% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 247kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 3.99g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 1.24g | 31.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.49g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 80.59g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 1002mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 8.32mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 2.17g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 53.1g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.339mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 1.83mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 64mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 295IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 15µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 3.1µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.112g |
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| Choline | 11mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.345g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.246g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 1.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.136mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.253mg |
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| Lysine | 0.243mg |
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| Methionine | 0.078mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg |
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| Valine | 0.224mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 1.11g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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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 Cholesterol?
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.174g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.