Cinnamon vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cinnamon and Penne?
- Cinnamon is richer in Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Penne is richer in Phosphorus.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Fiber is 202% higher.
- Cinnamon has 11 times more Calcium than Penne. Cinnamon has 1002mg of Calcium, while Penne has 89mg.
- Cinnamon contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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.
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Calcium
+1025.8%
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Iron
+940%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+253.3%
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Sodium
-96%
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Zinc
+66.4%
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Phosphorus
+84.4%
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Calcium
+1025.8%
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Iron
+940%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+253.3%
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-96%
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Zinc
+66.4%
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Phosphorus
+84.4%
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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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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+∞%
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+379.7%
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Other
+227.3%
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Protein
+42.9%
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Fats
+222.6%
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Water
+584.3%
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+379.7%
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+227.3%
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Protein
+42.9%
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Fats
+222.6%
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Water
+584.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-85%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+306.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+488.2%
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-85%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+306.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+488.2%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 27.49g | 14.1g |
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| Protein | 3.99g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 1.24g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 80.59g | 16.8g |
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| Calories | 247kcal | 126kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.11g |
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| Sugar | 2.17g | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 53.1g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 1002mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 8.32mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 64mg | 118mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 248mg |
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| Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.339mg |
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| Manganese | 17.466mg |
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| Selenium | 3.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 295IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 31.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.136mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.253mg |
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| Lysine | 0.243mg |
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| Methionine | 0.078mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg |
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| Valine | 0.224mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.345g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.246g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.4g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.955g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins