Cinnamon vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cinnamon and ricotta?
- Cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, iron, calcium, copper, vitamin K, and vitamin E, yet ricotta is richer in selenium.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 759% higher.
- Cinnamon contains less saturated fat.
We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +445.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +384.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +310.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2089.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1514.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +291000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +367.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2009.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1180.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2736.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +375.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2551% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +182.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +946.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +577.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1374.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +466.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 0.006mg | 759% |
| Fiber | 53.1g | 0g | 212% |
| Iron | 8.32mg | 0.38mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 1002mg | 207mg | 80% |
| Saturated fat | 0.345g | 8.295g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.021mg | 35% |
| Carbs | 80.59g | 3.04g | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 1.1µg | 25% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 14.5µg | 21% |
| Fats | 1.24g | 12.98g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.11mg | 15% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 11.26g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 64mg | 158mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.195mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 120µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.043mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 0.104mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 3.627g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Calories | 247kcal | 174kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 0.385g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11mg | 17.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.49g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.