Cinnamon vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and cinnamon are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin and folate.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and brussels sprout has 83% less calories than cinnamon - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to brussels sprouts for fat. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for brussels sprouts, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 5% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 69% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 89% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brussels sprouts and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 12 times more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprouts and cinnamon contain similar amounts of protein - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 21 times more Vitamin C than cinnamon - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has 153% more Vitamin A than cinnamon - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 164% more Vitamin E than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 467% more Vitamin K than cinnamon - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin and folate. Both cinnamon and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cinnamon | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 22 times more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 494% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 11% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg 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, both cinnamon and brussels sprouts contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Cinnamon | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 6 UG |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cinnamon and brussels sprouts contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cinnamon | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.046 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 Brussels Sprouts .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and brussels sprout has 80% less calories than cinnamon - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 22 times more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 490% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does brussels sprouts or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 10% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.