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Cinnamon vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cinnamon and Meatball

  • Cinnamon has more Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Fiber is 194% more.
  • Cinnamon contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 +3908%
Contains more Iron +285.2%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Selenium +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.5%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.8
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 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +3908%
Contains more Iron +285.2%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Selenium +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.5%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.8

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +907.4%
Contains more Protein +426.3%
Contains more Fats +625.8%
Contains more Water +448.2%
Contains more Other +11.1%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Carbs +907.4%
Contains more Protein +426.3%
Contains more Fats +625.8%
Contains more Water +448.2%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +789.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6761.8%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +789.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6761.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 3.4g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 21g Meatball
Fats 1.24g 9g Meatball
Carbs 80.59g 8g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 197kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 1.25g Meatball
Fiber 53.1g 4.6g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 25mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 2.16mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 18mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 431mg 180mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 550mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 1.8mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 0.8µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 1.73mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 2.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 6µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Meatball
Vitamin K 31.2µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.345g 1.425g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 2.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 4.666g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 540mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.08g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.