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Cinnamon vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon and Shiitake different?

  • Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium, while Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 749% more than Shiitake.
  • Cinnamon contains 501 times more Calcium than Shiitake. Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, while Shiitake contains 2mg.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +50000%
Contains more Iron +1929.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.7%
Contains more Copper +138.7%
Contains more Manganese +7493.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Selenium +83.9%
Equal in Sodium - 9
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 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +50000%
Contains more Iron +1929.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.7%
Contains more Copper +138.7%
Contains more Manganese +7493.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Selenium +83.9%
Equal in Sodium - 9

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 B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
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% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Folate +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.1%
Contains more Fats +153.1%
Contains more Carbs +1086.9%
Contains more Other +386.5%
Contains more Water +748.2%
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% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +78.1%
Contains more Fats +153.1%
Contains more Carbs +1086.9%
Contains more Other +386.5%
Contains more Water +748.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +128.8%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +128.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 4.29g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 2.24g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.49g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 6.79g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 34kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g 0g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 2.38g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 2.5g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 2mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 0.41mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 20mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 112mg Shiitake
Potassium 431mg 304mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.83mg 1.03mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.142mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.23mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.015mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 6µg 13µg Shiitake
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.011mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg 0.134mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.111mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg 0.189mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg 0.134mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg 0.033mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.111mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg 0.145mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg 0.056mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 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 Shiitake
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
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.