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Cinnamon vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cinnamon and Tofu?

  • Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Potassium, yet Tofu is higher in Selenium.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 733% more.
  • Cinnamon has 232 times more Vitamin E than Tofu. While Cinnamon has 2.32mg of Vitamin E , Tofu has only 0.01mg.

We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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.
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Tofu
Contains more Calcium +186.3%
Contains more Iron +55.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +256.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.8%
Contains more Copper +75.6%
Contains more Manganese +2786.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Selenium +187.1%
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 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Contains more Calcium +186.3%
Contains more Iron +55.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +256.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.8%
Contains more Copper +75.6%
Contains more Manganese +2786.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Selenium +187.1%

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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Tofu
Contains more Vitamin A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +23100%
Contains more Vitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +583.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
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 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +23100%
Contains more Vitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +583.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tofu
Contains more Carbs +4209.6%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Protein +102.5%
Contains more Fats +285.5%
Contains more Water +699.1%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Carbs +4209.6%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Protein +102.5%
Contains more Fats +285.5%
Contains more Water +699.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tofu
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3869.1%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3869.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 1.57g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 8.08g Tofu
Fats 1.24g 4.78g Tofu
Carbs 80.59g 1.87g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 76kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 0.62g Tofu
Fiber 53.1g 0.3g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 350mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 5.36mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 30mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 97mg Tofu
Potassium 431mg 121mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 7mg Tofu
Zinc 1.83mg 0.8mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.193mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.605mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 8.9µg Tofu
Vitamin A 295IU 85IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.01mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0.1mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.081mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.052mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.195mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.068mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.047mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 15µg Tofu
Vitamin K 31.2µg 2.4µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.12mg Tofu
Threonine 0.136mg 0.402mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.435mg Tofu
Leucine 0.253mg 0.713mg Tofu
Lysine 0.243mg 0.452mg Tofu
Methionine 0.078mg 0.108mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.428mg Tofu
Valine 0.224mg 0.446mg Tofu
Histidine 0.117mg 0.221mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.691g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 1.056g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 2.699g Tofu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Tofu
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.346g)
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.