Cinnamon vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and cinnamon are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and broccoli has 86% less calories than cinnamon - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 65% |
| Fat | ~ | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 92% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both broccoli and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 19 times more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli and cinnamon contain similar amounts of protein - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 22 times more Vitamin C than cinnamon - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 197% more Vitamin E than broccoli - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 226% more Vitamin K than cinnamon - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both cinnamon and broccoli contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cinnamon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 20 times more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 36% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg 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 | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 25 UG |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cinnamon and broccoli contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cinnamon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cinnamon and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cinnamon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than cinnamon - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does broccoli or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 20 times more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does broccoli or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 40% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.