Hemp Seeds vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and cinnamon:
- Both hemp seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cinnamon has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and cinnamon are high in calories. Hemp seed has 124% more calories than cinnamon - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for cinnamon, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 92% |
| Fat | 73% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 89% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hemp seeds and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 12 times more dietary fiber than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seeds and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 691% more protein than cinnamon - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has 660% more Vitamin C than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 190% more Vitamin E than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than hemp seed - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid.
| Hemp Seeds | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 13 times more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both hemp seeds and cinnamon are high in iron. Hemp seed is very similar to hemp seed for iron - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and cinnamon are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 178% more potassium than cinnamon - hemp seed has 1200mg 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,
| Hemp Seeds | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 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, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 28.799 G | 0.044 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 Hemp Seeds or Cinnamon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does hemp seeds or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and cinnamon are high in calories. Hemp seed has 120% more calories than cinnamon - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does hemp seeds or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 13 times more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and cinnamon are high in iron. Hemp seed is very similar to hemp seed for iron - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and cinnamon are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 180% more potassium than cinnamon - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.