Butter, Unsalted vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and cinnamon:
- Both cinnamon and butter, unsalted are high in calories.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Cinnamon has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cinnamon and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 190% more calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:100 and for cinnamon, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 92% |
| Fat | 100% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - cinnamon has 80.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cinnamon and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of sugar - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 369% more protein than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and cinnamon has 99% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and cinnamon has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 44 times more Vitamin A than cinnamon - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 346% more Vitamin K than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cinnamon has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12. Both butter, unsalted and cinnamon contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Butter, Unsalted | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 415 times more iron than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg 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 butter, unsalted and cinnamon contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Butter, Unsalted | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 112 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 222 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 1.968 G | 0.044 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cinnamon or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cinnamon and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 190% more calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does cinnamon or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - cinnamon has 80.6g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does cinnamon or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
Does cinnamon or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 415 times more iron than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
Does cinnamon or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.