Pistachio vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and cinnamon:
- Both pistachio and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cinnamon has 72% less sugar than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and cinnamon are high in calories. Pistachio has 132% more calories than cinnamon - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 96% |
| Fat | 68% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 65% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 416% more dietary fiber than pistachio - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon has 72% less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 428% more protein than cinnamon - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and cinnamon has 94% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pistachio and cinnamon contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Pistachio | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 836% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 106% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and cinnamon are high in potassium. Pistachio has 134% more potassium than cinnamon - pistachio has 1007mg 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 pistachio and cinnamon contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pistachio | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 159 UG | 112 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1160 UG | 222 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 13.13 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 pistachio or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and cinnamon are high in calories. Pistachio has 130% more calories than cinnamon - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does pistachio or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 840% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both pistachio and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 110% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does pistachio or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and cinnamon are high in potassium. Pistachio has 130% more potassium than cinnamon - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.