Cinnamon vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cinnamon and oatmeal
- Cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, calcium, copper, iron, vitamin K, vitamin E, and zinc, while oatmeal has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
- Cinnamon covers your daily need for manganese, 735% more than oatmeal.
- Cinnamon contains 78 times more vitamin K than oatmeal. While cinnamon contains 31.2µg of vitamin K, oatmeal contains only 0.4µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, cinnamon, ground and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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 | +130.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1152.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +606.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +413.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3030.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1081.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +424.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +590.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +531.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +694.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +526.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1350% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 0.558mg | 735% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 1.7g | 206% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 80mg | 92% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 5.96mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.066mg | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 0.4µg | 26% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 11.67g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.26mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.07mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.215mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 130µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 3.025mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 61mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.62mg | 11% |
| Folate | 6µg | 44µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.29mg | 10% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 68kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 26mg | 8% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 2.37g | 3% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.426g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 0.226g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.317mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 1.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 0.391g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
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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 Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.