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Cinnamon vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon and Raisin different?

  • Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Magnesium, while Raisin is higher in Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 746% more than Raisin.
  • Cinnamon contains 20 times more Calcium than Raisin. Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, while Raisin contains 50mg.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Raisins, seedless 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.
Contains more Calcium +1904%
Contains more Iron +342.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +731.8%
Contains more Manganese +5741.5%
Contains more Selenium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.318
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 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1904%
Contains more Iron +342.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +731.8%
Contains more Manganese +5741.5%
Contains more Selenium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Equal in Sodium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.318

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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Raisin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +276.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +791.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
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 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +276.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +791.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +169.6%
Contains more Other +93.5%
Contains more Water +45.8%
Equal in Carbs - 79.18
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +169.6%
Contains more Other +93.5%
Contains more Water +45.8%
Equal in Carbs - 79.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2150%
Contains more Glucose +2568.3%
Contains more Fructose +2573.9%
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
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2150%
Contains more Glucose +2568.3%
Contains more Fructose +2573.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Raisin Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 75.48g Raisin
Protein 3.99g 3.07g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.46g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 79.18g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 299kcal Raisin
Starch 2.7g Raisin
Fructose 1.11g 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 2.17g 59.19g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 3.7g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 50mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 1.88mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 32mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 101mg Raisin
Potassium 431mg 749mg Raisin
Sodium 10mg 11mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 0.22mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.318mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.299mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 0.6µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.12mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 2.3mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.106mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.125mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.766mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.095mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.174mg Raisin
Folate 6µg 5µg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 31.2µg 3.5µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.136mg 0.077mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.057mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg 0.096mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg 0.084mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg 0.021mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.065mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg 0.083mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg 0.072mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.058g Raisin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.051g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.037g Cinnamon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Raisin
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 Raisin
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
12%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

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

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