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Cinnamon vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cinnamon and Bran raw

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin K, while Bran raw has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 515% more than Bran raw.
  • Cinnamon contains 17 times more Calcium than Bran raw. While Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, Bran raw contains only 58mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cinnamon, ground and Oat bran, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1627.6%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +291.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1046.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1358.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +875%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +317.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.165mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.7%
Contains more WaterWater +61.5%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +333.6%
Contains more FatsFats +466.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +865.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3967.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Bran raw Opinion
Calories 247kcal 246kcal Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 17.3g Bran raw
Fats 1.24g 7.03g Bran raw
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 27.49g 50.82g Bran raw
Carbs 80.59g 66.22g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 235mg Bran raw
Calcium 1002mg 58mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 566mg Bran raw
Iron 8.32mg 5.41mg Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 1.45g Bran raw
Fiber 53.1g 15.4g Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.403mg Bran raw
Zinc 1.83mg 3.11mg Bran raw
Phosphorus 64mg 734mg Bran raw
Sodium 10mg 4mg Bran raw
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 1.01mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 5.63mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 45.2µg Bran raw
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 1.17mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.22mg Bran raw
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.934mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 1.494mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.165mg Bran raw
Vitamin K 31.2µg 3.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 52µg Bran raw
Choline 11mg 32.2mg Bran raw
Saturated Fat 0.345g 1.328g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 2.376g Bran raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 2.766g Bran raw
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.136mg 0.502mg Bran raw
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.668mg Bran raw
Leucine 0.253mg 1.374mg Bran raw
Lysine 0.243mg 0.76mg Bran raw
Methionine 0.078mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.908mg Bran raw
Valine 0.224mg 0.964mg Bran raw
Histidine 0.117mg 0.41mg Bran raw
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Cinnamon
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.983g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.