Cinnamon vs. Onion powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cinnamon and onion powder?
- Cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamin K, yet onion powder is richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin C.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 703% higher.
- Cinnamon has 8 times more vitamin K than onion powder. Cinnamon has 31.2µg of vitamin K, while onion powder has 4.1µg.
We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Spices, onion powder types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +160.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1243.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +403.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +361.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +759.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +315% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +661% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +515.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1977.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +354.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +254.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
10.41 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
79.12 g
Water:
5.39 g
Other:
4.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +96.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.2% |
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Carbs
~79.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.068 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.219 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.31 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +355.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.87 g
Glucose:
0.73 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.36 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +42.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +19250% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +50.5% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 1.3mg | 703% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 15.2g | 152% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 384mg | 62% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 3.9mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.718mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 322mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.457mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.59mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 4.1µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 23.4mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 4.05mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 14.3µg | 20% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 985mg | 16% |
| Folate | 6µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.27mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 113mg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 10.41g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.732mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Choline | 11mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 341kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.31g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1.67g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 0.219g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 79.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 63.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 6.63g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 0.202g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.015g | 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
19%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
113%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
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.