Basil vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and cinnamon:
- Both cinnamon and basil are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil has more folate.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and basil has 91% less calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, basil is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 43:32:24 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 96% |
| Fat | 24% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and basil has 97% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - cinnamon has 80.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 32 times more dietary fiber than basil - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon and basil contain similar amounts of protein - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cinnamon and basil are low in saturated fat - cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 374% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 16 times more Vitamin A than cinnamon - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 190% more Vitamin E than basil - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 12 times more Vitamin K than cinnamon - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more folate. Both basil and cinnamon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Basil | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cinnamon and basil are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 466% more calcium than basil - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both cinnamon and basil are high in iron. Cinnamon has 162% more iron than basil - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cinnamon and basil are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 46% more potassium than basil - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg 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,
| Basil | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | 112 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | 222 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Basil | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and cinnamon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.073 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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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FAQ
Does cinnamon or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is cinnamon or basil better for protein?
Cinnamon and basil contain similar amounts of protein - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does cinnamon or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and basil has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - cinnamon has 80.6g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cinnamon or basil contain more calcium?
Both cinnamon and basil are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 470% more calcium than basil - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does cinnamon or basil contain more iron?
Both cinnamon and basil are high in iron. Cinnamon has 160% more iron than basil - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does cinnamon or basil contain more potassium?
Both cinnamon and basil are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 50% more potassium than basil - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.