Barley vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and cinnamon:
- Both barley and cinnamon are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Barley is a great source of protein.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both barley and cinnamon are high in calories. Barley has 43% more calories than cinnamon - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cinnamon for fat. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 96% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both barley and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. Barley is very similar to barley for carbohydrates - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both barley and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 240% more dietary fiber than barley - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 148% more protein than cinnamon - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both barley and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than barley - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Barley and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 115 times more Vitamin E than barley - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 13 times more Vitamin K than barley - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both barley and cinnamon contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Barley | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both barley and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 233% more iron than barley - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both barley and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 54% more potassium than barley - barley has 280mg of potassium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both barley and cinnamon contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Barley | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 112 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 222 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, barley has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Barley | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Barley | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.044 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does barley or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both barley and cinnamon are high in calories. Barley has 40% more calories than cinnamon - barley has 352 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does barley or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both barley and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. barley is very similar to barley for carbohydrates - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does barley or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both barley and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 230% more iron than barley - barley has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does barley or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both barley and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 50% more potassium than barley - barley has 280mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.