Cinnamon vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cinnamon and couscous different?
- Cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, vitamin K, vitamin E, zinc, and magnesium; however, couscous is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 756% higher.
- Cinnamon contains 312 times more vitamin K than couscous. While cinnamon contains 31.2µg of vitamin K, couscous contains only 0.1µg.
Spices, cinnamon, ground and Couscous, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12425% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +643.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2089.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +726.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +603.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +190.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20692.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +787.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1684.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +675% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1284.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +585.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~3.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1018.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.064g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 0.084mg | 756% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 1.4g | 207% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 8mg | 99% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 0.38mg | 99% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 27.5µg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.041mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 0.1µg | 26% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 23.22g | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.13mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.26mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 8mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 58mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.051mg | 8% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 112kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 0.16g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 0.983mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 0.022g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 0.029g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Choline | 11mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 3.79g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Couscous is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)