Turmeric vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Turmeric and Cinnamon
- Turmeric has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Cinnamon has more Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin K.
- Turmeric covers your daily need of Iron 584% more than Cinnamon.
- Turmeric contains 5 times more Potassium than Cinnamon. While Turmeric contains 2080mg of Potassium, Cinnamon contains only 431mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, cinnamon, ground.
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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 | +246.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +382.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +561.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +367.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +496.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63% |
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 EVitamin E | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +347.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +132.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +82.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1011.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +11800% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +173.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +146.7% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 312kcal | 247kcal |
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| Protein | 9.68g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 3.25g | 1.24g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 3.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 44.44g | 27.49g |
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| Carbs | 67.14g | 80.59g |
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| Magnesium | 208mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 168mg | 1002mg |
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| Potassium | 2080mg | 431mg |
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| Iron | 55mg | 8.32mg |
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| Sugar | 3.21g | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 22.7g | 53.1g |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.339mg |
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| Zinc | 4.5mg | 1.83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 299mg | 64mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 295IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 2.32mg |
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 17.466mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 3.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 1.332mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 31.2µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g | 0g |
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| Choline | 49.2mg | 11mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.838g | 0.345g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.449g | 0.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.068g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.136mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.253mg |
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| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.243mg |
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| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.078mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.146mg |
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| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.224mg |
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| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.117mg |
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| Fructose | 0.45g | 1.11g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 0g |
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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 glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.493g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.