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Cinnamon vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon and french toast different?

  • Cinnamon is higher in manganese, calcium, iron, and copper; however, french toast is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 751% higher.
  • Cinnamon contains 10 times more calcium than french toast. While cinnamon contains 1002mg of calcium, french toast contains only 100mg.
  • Cinnamon has less sodium.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +902%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.6%
Contains more IronIron +398.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +484.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9190.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +548.4%

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +682.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +616.7%
~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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +222.4%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93%
Contains more FatsFats +771%
Contains more WaterWater +417%

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
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1739%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3714.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon French toast DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 0.188mg 751%
Fiber 53.1g 212%
Calcium 1002mg 100mg 90%
Iron 8.32mg 1.67mg 83%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Selenium 3.1µg 20.1µg 31%
Copper 0.339mg 0.058mg 31%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.321mg 22%
Sodium 10mg 479mg 20%
Carbs 80.59g 25g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 2.594g 17%
Fats 1.24g 10.8g 15%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.204mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin A 15µg 124µg 12%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.67mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 4.524g 11%
Saturated fat 0.345g 2.723g 11%
Magnesium 60mg 17mg 10%
Potassium 431mg 134mg 9%
Folate 6µg 43µg 9%
Phosphorus 64mg 117mg 8%
Protein 3.99g 7.7g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.074mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.549mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.3mg 4%
Choline 11mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1.628mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Calories 247kcal 229kcal 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 25g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A
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 French toast
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
25%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.378g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.