Egg vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and cinnamon:
- Both egg and cinnamon are high in calcium and calories.
- Cinnamon has 8 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than cinnamon, however, cinnamon contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, cinnamon contains more niacin.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg and cinnamon are high in calories. Cinnamon has 73% more calories than egg - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 96% |
| Fat | 62% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and egg has 99% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - egg has 0.72g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 215% more protein than cinnamon - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon has 8 times less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and cinnamon are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and cinnamon has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than egg - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 967% more Vitamin A than cinnamon - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cinnamon - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 103 times more Vitamin K than egg - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, cinnamon contains more niacin. Both egg and cinnamon contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both egg and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 16 times more calcium than egg - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 375% more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 212% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than cinnamon per 100 grams, however, cinnamon contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 222 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 112 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Egg | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.011 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Egg | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 1.577 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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FAQ
Does egg or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg and cinnamon are high in calories. Cinnamon has 70% more calories than egg - egg has 143 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Is egg or cinnamon better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 220% more protein than cinnamon - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Does egg or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - egg has 0.72g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does egg or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both egg and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 16 times more calcium than egg - egg has 56mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does egg or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 380% more iron than egg - egg has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does egg or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.