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Cinnamon vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cinnamon and Purple mangosteen?

  • Cinnamon is richer than Purple mangosteen in Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 755% more.
  • Cinnamon has 84 times more Calcium than Purple mangosteen. While Cinnamon has 1002mg of Calcium, Purple mangosteen has only 12mg.

We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack types 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.
Contains more Calcium +8250%
Contains more Iron +2673.3%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +797.9%
Contains more Zinc +771.4%
Contains more Copper +391.3%
Contains more Manganese +17023.5%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +8250%
Contains more Iron +2673.3%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +797.9%
Contains more Zinc +771.4%
Contains more Copper +391.3%
Contains more Manganese +17023.5%
Contains less Sodium -30%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +416.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +873.2%
Contains more Fats +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +350%
Contains more Other +2150%
Contains more Water +665%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +873.2%
Contains more Fats +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +350%
Contains more Other +2150%
Contains more Water +665%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 16.11g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 0.41g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.58g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 17.91g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 73kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 53.1g 1.8g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 12mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 0.3mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 13mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 8mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 48mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 7mg Purple mangosteen
Zinc 1.83mg 0.21mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.069mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.102mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 35IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 2µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 2.9mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.286mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.032mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.018mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 31µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Purple mangosteen
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Cinnamon
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.