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Cinnamon vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon and clam different?

  • Cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, and iron; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4120% higher.
  • Cinnamon has less sodium.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +989.1%
Contains more IronIron +196.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1646.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +428.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1964.5%

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%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +939%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1471%
Contains more ProteinProtein +540.4%
Contains more FatsFats +57.3%
Contains more WaterWater +501.5%
~equal in Other ~3.73g

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
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +711.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg 4120%
Manganese 17.466mg 1mg 716%
Fiber 53.1g 0g 212%
Selenium 3.1µg 64µg 111%
Calcium 1002mg 92mg 91%
Iron 8.32mg 2.81mg 69%
Sodium 10mg 1202mg 52%
Protein 3.99g 25.55g 43%
Copper 0.339mg 0.688mg 39%
Phosphorus 64mg 338mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.426mg 30%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 26%
Carbs 80.59g 5.13g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 22.1mg 20%
Vitamin A 15µg 171µg 17%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 3.354mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.15mg 11%
Magnesium 60mg 18mg 10%
Zinc 1.83mg 2.73mg 8%
Potassium 431mg 628mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.68mg 6%
Folate 6µg 29µg 6%
Calories 247kcal 148kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.11mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.552g 3%
Choline 11mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Fats 1.24g 1.95g 1%
Saturated fat 0.345g 0.188g 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 0.172g 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Clam
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
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
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.
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.

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.