Cinnamon vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cinnamon and muffin
- Cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, and zinc; however, muffin has more choline and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 740% higher.
- Muffin has 48 times less fiber than cinnamon. Cinnamon has 53.1g of fiber, while muffin has 1.1g.
- Cinnamon is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2177.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +256.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +540% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +465% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +394.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3790% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +164.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +295% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +663.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +297.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +740.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1196% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1860.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11816.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +139950% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +18.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 0.449mg | 740% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 1.1g | 208% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 44mg | 96% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 1.3mg | 88% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 8.103g | 54% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.06mg | 31% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 16.07g | 23% |
| Choline | 11mg | 92.5mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 336mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.37mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 146mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 10mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.168mg | 12% |
| Folate | 6µg | 48µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 2.844g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 4.822g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 53g | 9% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 8.2µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 121mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 39.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 375kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 1.63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 4.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 1.418mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 21µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1.21g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 1.022g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.499g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals