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Cinnamon vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cinnamon and Molasses

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Molasses has more Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 693% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Molasses.

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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 +388.8%
Contains more Iron +76.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Zinc +531%
Contains more Manganese +1041.6%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Potassium +239.7%
Contains more Copper +43.7%
Contains more Selenium +474.2%
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 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Calcium +388.8%
Contains more Iron +76.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.5%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Zinc +531%
Contains more Manganese +1041.6%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Potassium +239.7%
Contains more Copper +43.7%
Contains more Selenium +474.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +324.1%
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% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +324.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1140%
Contains more Water +106.7%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73
Equal in Other - 3.3
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1140%
Contains more Water +106.7%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +668.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +668.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +146900%
Contains more Glucose +1046.2%
Contains more Fructose +1052.3%
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +146900%
Contains more Glucose +1046.2%
Contains more Fructose +1052.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 3.99g 0g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.1g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 74.73g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 1.11g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 2.17g 74.72g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 0g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 205mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 4.72mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 64mg 31mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 10mg 37mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 0.29mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 17.466mg 1.53mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.002mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.93mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 6µg 0µg Cinnamon
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 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.032g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.05g Cinnamon
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 Molasses
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.327g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.