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Cinnamon vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cinnamon and Red cabbage

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 749% more.
  • Cinnamon contains 25 times more Fiber than Red cabbage. Cinnamon contains 53.1g of Fiber, while Red cabbage contains 2.1g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground and Cabbage, red, raw.

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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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
10
:
0
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Calcium +2126.7%
Contains more Iron +940%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.4%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Zinc +731.8%
Contains more Copper +1894.1%
Contains more Manganese +7087.7%
Contains more Selenium +416.7%
Cinnamon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2126.7%
Contains more Iron +940%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.4%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Zinc +731.8%
Contains more Copper +1894.1%
Contains more Manganese +7087.7%
Contains more Selenium +416.7%

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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
3
:
7
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +2009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.4%
Cinnamon
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%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin E +2009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
4
:
1
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Protein +179%
Contains more Fats +675%
Contains more Carbs +993.5%
Contains more Other +453.8%
Contains more Water +754.3%
Cinnamon
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +179%
Contains more Fats +675%
Contains more Carbs +993.5%
Contains more Other +453.8%
Contains more Water +754.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
1
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1950%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Cinnamon
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1950%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
0
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Sucrose +2900%
Contains more Glucose +67.3%
Contains more Fructose +33.3%
Cinnamon
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
Red cabbage
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2900%
Contains more Glucose +67.3%
Contains more Fructose +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 5.27g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 1.43g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.16g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 7.37g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 31kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 2.17g 3.83g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 2.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 45mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 0.8mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 16mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 30mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 243mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 27mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 0.22mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.017mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.243mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 0.6µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.11mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.069mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.418mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.147mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 6µg 18µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 31.2µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.012mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg 0.039mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.034mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg 0.046mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg 0.049mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg 0.014mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.036mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg 0.048mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg 0.024mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.012g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.08g Red cabbage
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Red cabbage
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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.