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Cinnamon vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon and peanut butter different?

  • Cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamin K, while peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need for manganese, 687% more than peanut butter.
  • Cinnamon contains 104 times more vitamin K than peanut butter. Cinnamon contains 31.2µg of vitamin K, while peanut butter contains 0.3µg.
  • Cinnamon is lower in saturated fat.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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.
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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1944.9%
Contains more IronIron +378.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +949%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +423.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.3%

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.
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% 5% 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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
Contains more CholineCholine +472.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.2%
Contains more WaterWater +760.2%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +456.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4041.9%

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% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10445.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18333.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +700%
Contains more FructoseFructose +825%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +51150%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Peanut butter DV% diff.
Manganese 17.466mg 1.665mg 687%
Fiber 53.1g 5g 192%
Calcium 1002mg 49mg 95%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 12.535g 83%
Iron 8.32mg 1.74mg 82%
Fats 1.24g 51.36g 77%
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 13.112mg 74%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 25.941g 64%
Saturated fat 0.345g 10.325g 45%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 9.1mg 45%
Phosphorus 64mg 335mg 39%
Protein 3.99g 22.21g 36%
Magnesium 60mg 168mg 26%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 0.3µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.441mg 22%
Folate 6µg 87µg 20%
Carbs 80.59g 22.31g 19%
Calories 247kcal 598kcal 18%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 1.137mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.192mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.15mg 11%
Copper 0.339mg 0.422mg 9%
Choline 11mg 63mg 9%
Zinc 1.83mg 2.51mg 6%
Potassium 431mg 558mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Selenium 3.1µg 4.1µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.12g 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 27.49g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 10.49g N/A
Sodium 10mg 17mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.557mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Peanut butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Cinnamon
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.98g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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