Cinnamon vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cinnamon and Sugar substitute different?
- Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6 than Sugar substitute.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cinnamon is 758% higher.
- Cinnamon contains 89 times more Fiber than Sugar substitute. While Cinnamon contains 53.1g of Fiber, Sugar substitute contains only 0.6g.
- Cinnamon has less Sodium.
Spices, cinnamon, ground and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+14%
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Iron
+5100%
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Magnesium
+900%
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Phosphorus
+700%
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Potassium
+1005.1%
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Sodium
-98.3%
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Zinc
+4475%
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Copper
+4742.9%
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Manganese
+79290.9%
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Calcium
+14%
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Iron
+5100%
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Magnesium
+900%
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Phosphorus
+700%
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Potassium
+1005.1%
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Sodium
-98.3%
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Zinc
+4475%
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Copper
+4742.9%
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Manganese
+79290.9%
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 B1
+46.7%
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Vitamin B2
+173.3%
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Vitamin B5
+347.5%
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Vitamin B6
+953.3%
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Vitamin B1
+46.7%
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Vitamin B2
+173.3%
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Vitamin B5
+347.5%
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Vitamin B6
+953.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+93.7%
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Water
+15.8%
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Other
+11.9%
Equal in Carbs - 84.77
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
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2.06 g
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0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
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Protein
+93.7%
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+15.8%
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Other
+11.9%
Equal in Carbs - 84.77
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Equal in Glucose - 1.09
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Equal in Glucose - 1.09
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 27.49g | 84.17g |
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| Protein | 3.99g | 2.06g |
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| Fats | 1.24g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 80.59g | 84.77g |
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| Calories | 247kcal | 347kcal |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Fructose | 1.11g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 2.17g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 53.1g | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 1002mg | 879mg |
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| Iron | 8.32mg | 0.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 64mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 572mg |
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| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.339mg | 0.007mg |
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| Manganese | 17.466mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 3.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 295IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.015mg |
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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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| Saturated Fat | 0.345g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins