Orange vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and cinnamon:
- Both orange and cinnamon are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Cinnamon has 3.2 times less sugar than orange.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and potassium.
- Orange has more thiamin, however, cinnamon contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and orange has 81% less calories than cinnamon - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is similar to cinnamon for protein, carbs and fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for cinnamon, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 92% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and orange has 86% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both orange and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 21 times more dietary fiber than orange - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon has 3.2 times less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 470% more protein than orange - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than cinnamon - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 11 times more Vitamin E than orange - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than orange - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin, however, cinnamon contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both orange and cinnamon contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both orange and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 22 times more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 91 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 155% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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, both orange and cinnamon contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Orange | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 112 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 222 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange and cinnamon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange and cinnamon contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.044 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does orange or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and orange has 80% less calories than cinnamon - orange has 46 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does orange or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and orange has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does orange or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both orange and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 22 times more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does orange or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 91 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does orange or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.