Oatmeal vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and cinnamon:
- Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 49% more calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 96% |
| Fat | 15% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has 20% more carbohydrates than oatmeal - cinnamon has 80.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 442% more dietary fiber than oatmeal - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 301% more protein than cinnamon - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon and oatmeal contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 394% more Vitamin E than oatmeal - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid. Both oatmeal and cinnamon contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Oatmeal | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 18 times more calcium than oatmeal - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in iron. Cinnamon has 98% more iron than oatmeal - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 23% more potassium than oatmeal - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cinnamon or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 50% more calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does cinnamon or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has 20% more carbohydrates than oatmeal - cinnamon has 80.6g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does cinnamon or oatmeal contain more calcium?
Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 18 times more calcium than oatmeal - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
Does cinnamon or oatmeal contain more iron?
Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in iron. Cinnamon has 100% more iron than oatmeal - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does cinnamon or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both cinnamon and oatmeal are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 20% more potassium than oatmeal - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.