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Cinnamon vs. Dried rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cinnamon and dried rosemary?

  • Cinnamon is richer in manganese and fiber, yet dried rosemary is richer in iron, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 678% higher.
  • Cinnamon contains less saturated fat.

We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Spices, rosemary, dried types in this comparison.

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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 157% 384% 84% 1097% 183% 88% 30% 6.5% 244% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +835.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.6%
Contains more IronIron +251.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~70mg

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 204% 52% 0% 0% 129% 99% 19% 0% 402% 0% 0% 230% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1510.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +940%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +943.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1001.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +5016.7%
~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
5% 15% 64% 9% 7%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 15.22 g
Carbs: 64.06 g
Water: 9.31 g
Other: 6.53 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1127.4%
Contains more OtherOther +81.4%

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
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.371 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.339 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1125.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3339.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Dried rosemary DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 1.867mg 678%
Iron 8.32mg 29.25mg 262%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 1.74mg 122%
Folate 6µg 307µg 75%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 61.2mg 64%
Fiber 53.1g 42.6g 42%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.514mg 41%
Magnesium 60mg 220mg 38%
Saturated fat 0.345g 7.371g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.428mg 30%
Calcium 1002mg 1280mg 28%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 26%
Copper 0.339mg 0.55mg 23%
Fats 1.24g 15.22g 22%
Vitamin A 15µg 156µg 16%
Potassium 431mg 955mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 2.339g 15%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 15%
Zinc 1.83mg 3.23mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 3.014g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 7%
Carbs 80.59g 64.06g 6%
Calories 247kcal 331kcal 4%
Selenium 3.1µg 4.6µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1mg 2%
Sodium 10mg 50mg 2%
Choline 11mg 2%
Protein 3.99g 4.88g 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Phosphorus 64mg 70mg 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 21.46g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Dried rosemary
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
87%
Dried rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
230%
Dried rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried rosemary
Dried rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried rosemary
Dried rosemary is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried rosemary
Dried rosemary is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried rosemary
Dried rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.026g)
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. Dried rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171333/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.