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Sugar substitute vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Cinnamon 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.
  • Sugar substitute contains 57 times more Sodium than Cinnamon. While Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, Cinnamon contains only 10mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Spices, cinnamon, ground 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.
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +5100%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +1005.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +4475%
Contains more Copper +4742.9%
Contains more Manganese +79290.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +5100%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +1005.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +4475%
Contains more Copper +4742.9%
Contains more 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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +953.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +953.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +11.9%
Contains more Protein +93.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Equal in Carbs - 80.59
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Other +11.9%
Contains more Protein +93.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Equal in Carbs - 80.59

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.04
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.04

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute Cinnamon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 27.49g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 3.99g Cinnamon
Fats 0g 1.24g Cinnamon
Carbs 84.77g 80.59g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 247kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0g 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 4.03g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 0.6g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 879mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 0.16mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 6mg 60mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 8mg 64mg Cinnamon
Potassium 39mg 431mg Cinnamon
Sodium 572mg 10mg Cinnamon
Zinc 0.04mg 1.83mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.007mg 0.339mg Cinnamon
Manganese 0.022mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.022mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.041mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B3 1.332mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.158mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg Cinnamon
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Cinnamon
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
1%
Sugar substitute
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.