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Cinnamon vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon and crackers different?

  • Cinnamon is higher in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, and copper; however, crackers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 738% higher.
  • Cinnamon contains 23 times more fiber than crackers. While cinnamon contains 53.1g of fiber, crackers contain only 2.3g.
  • Cinnamon has less sodium.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +735%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.3%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +226%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3457.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.5%
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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1012.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +122.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.5%
Contains more WaterWater +236.9%
Contains more OtherOther +44.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2031.5%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2563.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19219.1%

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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +121.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +282.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +34650%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Crackers
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Crackers DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 0.491mg 738%
Fiber 53.1g 2.3g 203%
Calcium 1002mg 120mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 13.137g 87%
Iron 8.32mg 4.03mg 54%
Fats 1.24g 26.43g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.416mg 33%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 69.3µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.456mg 32%
Sodium 10mg 726mg 31%
Copper 0.339mg 0.104mg 26%
Phosphorus 64mg 248mg 26%
Saturated fat 0.345g 5.562g 24%
Folate 6µg 92µg 22%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 4.352mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 6.553g 16%
Calories 247kcal 510kcal 13%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.49mg 12%
Magnesium 60mg 18mg 10%
Potassium 431mg 118mg 9%
Selenium 3.1µg 6.7µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.063mg 7%
Carbs 80.59g 61.3g 6%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 3.03mg 5%
Protein 3.99g 6.64g 5%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.417mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 0.29g 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 59g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.076g N/A
Choline 11mg 9.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.217g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

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

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