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Cinnamon vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon and Marinara sauce?

  • Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin K, and Magnesium, yet Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 753% higher.
  • Cinnamon has 37 times more Calcium than Marinara sauce. Cinnamon has 1002mg of Calcium, while Marinara sauce has 27mg.

We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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.
Contains more Calcium +3611.1%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +815%
Contains more Copper +318.5%
Contains more Manganese +12648.9%
Contains more Selenium +181.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +3611.1%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +815%
Contains more Copper +318.5%
Contains more Manganese +12648.9%
Contains more Selenium +181.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +90%
Contains more Vitamin K +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.4
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.024
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.173
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin C +90%
Contains more Vitamin K +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.4
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.024
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.173

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +183%
Contains more Carbs +899.9%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Water +726%
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% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +183%
Contains more Carbs +899.9%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Water +726%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +647.1%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +647.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 6.26g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 1.41g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 1.48g Marinara sauce
Carbs 80.59g 8.06g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 51kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 5.5g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 1.8g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 27mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 0.78mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 18mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 34mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 319mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 30mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 0.2mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.081mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.137mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 1.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.32mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 3.8mg 2mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.024mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.061mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 6µg 13µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 31.2µg 13.9µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.377g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.508g Marinara sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Marinara sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Cinnamon
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals

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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.