Milk vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and cinnamon:
- Both milk and cinnamon are high in calcium.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cinnamon contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and milk has 80% less calories than cinnamon - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 96% |
| Fat | 35% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and milk has 94% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - milk has 4.8g 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 milk - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Milk and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk and cinnamon contain similar amounts of protein - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Milk and cinnamon contain similar amounts of saturated fat - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and cinnamon are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and cinnamon are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has 18 times more Vitamin C than milk - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 267% more Vitamin A than cinnamon - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than cinnamon - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 76 times more Vitamin E than milk - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 155 times more Vitamin K than milk - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cinnamon contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both milk and cinnamon contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Milk | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both milk and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 735% more calcium than milk - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 415 times more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 208% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 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, both milk and cinnamon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and cinnamon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.066 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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does milk or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and milk has 80% less calories than cinnamon - milk has 50 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does milk or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and milk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does milk or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both milk and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 740% more calcium than milk - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does milk or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 415 times more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does milk or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.