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Cinnamon vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cinnamon and jerusalem artichoke?

  • Cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin K, copper, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium, yet jerusalem artichoke is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 757% higher.
  • Cinnamon has 312 times more vitamin K than jerusalem artichoke. Cinnamon has 31.2µg of vitamin K, while jerusalem artichoke has 0.1µg.

We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw 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 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7057.1%
Contains more IronIron +144.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1425%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29010%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +342.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~equal in Potassium ~429mg

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 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +172.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.3mg
~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
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.5%
Contains more FatsFats +12300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +362.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%
Contains more WaterWater +637.3%

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
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6050%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6700%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 0.06mg 757%
Fiber 53.1g 1.6g 206%
Calcium 1002mg 14mg 99%
Iron 8.32mg 3.4mg 62%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 0.1µg 26%
Copper 0.339mg 0.14mg 22%
Carbs 80.59g 17.44g 21%
Zinc 1.83mg 0.12mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.2mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.19mg 14%
Magnesium 60mg 17mg 10%
Calories 247kcal 73kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.077mg 6%
Selenium 3.1µg 0.7µg 4%
Protein 3.99g 2g 4%
Choline 11mg 30mg 3%
Folate 6µg 13µg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 1µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.345g 0g 2%
Fats 1.24g 0.01g 2%
Phosphorus 64mg 78mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 0.004g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.397mg 1%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4mg 0%
Net carbs 27.49g 15.84g N/A
Potassium 431mg 429mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g 9.6g N/A
Sodium 10mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1.3mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.001g 0%
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 Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.43g)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.