Cinnamon vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and cinnamon are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and cilantro has 91% less calories than cinnamon - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
| Cinnamon | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 53% |
| Fat | 3% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and cilantro has 95% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cilantro and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 17 times more dietary fiber than cilantro - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 87% more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cilantro and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 611% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 21 times more Vitamin A than cinnamon - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 894% more Vitamin K than cinnamon - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both cinnamon and cilantro contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cinnamon | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cilantro and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 13 times more calcium than cilantro - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 370% more iron than cilantro - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cilantro and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cilantro has 21% more potassium than cinnamon - cilantro has 521mg 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,
| Cinnamon | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 36 UG |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 865 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cinnamon and cilantro contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cinnamon | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.04 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cinnamon or Cilantro .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cilantro or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and cilantro has 90% less calories than cinnamon - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does cilantro or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and cilantro has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both cilantro and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 13 times more calcium than cilantro - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 370% more iron than cilantro - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does cilantro or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both cilantro and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cilantro has 20% more potassium than cinnamon - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.