Cinnamon vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and beets:
- Both beets and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cinnamon has 68% less sugar than beet.
- Cinnamon has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, beet contains more folate.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and beet has 83% less calories than cinnamon - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to beets for fat. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 83% |
| Fat | ~ | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and beet has 88% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both beets and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 17 times more dietary fiber than beet - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon has 68% less sugar than beet - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 148% more protein than beet - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beets and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Beets and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 57 times more Vitamin E than beet - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 155 times more Vitamin K than beet - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cinnamon has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, beet contains more folate. Both cinnamon and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Cinnamon | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 61 times more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 940% more iron than beet - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both beets and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 33% more potassium than beet - beet has 325mg 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 | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 20 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cinnamon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cinnamon and beets contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cinnamon | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.055 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beets or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and beet has 80% less calories than cinnamon - beet has 43 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does beets or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and beet has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does beets or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 61 times more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does beets or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 940% more iron than beet - beet has 0.8mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does beets or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both beets and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 30% more potassium than beet - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.