Chia Seeds vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Chia Seeds and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chia seeds
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chia seeds and cinnamon:
- Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chia seed is an excellent source of protein.
- Cinnamon has 8.6 times less saturated fat than chia seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in calories. Chia seed has 97% more calories than cinnamon - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chia seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Chia seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:33:54 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chia Seeds | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 96% |
| Fat | 54% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has 91% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 54% more dietary fiber than chia seed - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chia seed has less sugar than cinnamon - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 315% more protein than cinnamon - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon has 8.6 times less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chia seeds and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than chia seed - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 364% more Vitamin E than chia seed - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than chia seed - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chia Seeds | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.62 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 8.83 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 59% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has a little more iron (8%) than chia seed by weight - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in potassium. Chia seed is very similar to chia seed for potassium - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 17.83 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 17.83 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.093 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.835 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 5.928 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .
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FAQ
Does chia seeds or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in calories. Chia seed has 100% more calories than cinnamon - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does chia seeds or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has 90% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chia seeds or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 60% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does chia seeds or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has a little more iron ( 10%) than chia seed by weight - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in potassium. Chia seed is very similar to chia seed for potassium - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.