Soy Sauce vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Soy Sauce and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy sauce
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy sauce and cinnamon:
- Both cinnamon and soy sauce are high in potassium.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Soy sauce has more riboflavin.
- Soy sauce is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and soy sauce has 79% less calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.
| Soy Sauce | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 56% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 92% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and soy sauce has 94% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - cinnamon has 80.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 65 times more dietary fiber than soy sauce - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon and soy sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 104% more protein than cinnamon - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cinnamon and soy sauce are low in saturated fat - cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than soy sauce - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than soy sauce - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has more Vitamin E than soy sauce - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than soy sauce - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Soy sauce has more riboflavin. Both soy sauce and cinnamon contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soy Sauce | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.165 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 2.196 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.297 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than soy sauce - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 474% more iron than soy sauce - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron per 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cinnamon and soy sauce are high in potassium. Cinnamon is very similar to cinnamon for potassium - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soy sauce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Soy Sauce | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy sauce has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Soy Sauce | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.234 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.234 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 Soy Sauce or Cinnamon .
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cinnamon or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and soy sauce has 80% less calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.
Is cinnamon or soy sauce better for protein?
Soy sauce is a great source of protein and it has 100% more protein than cinnamon - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Does cinnamon or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and soy sauce has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - cinnamon has 80.6g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does cinnamon or soy sauce contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than soy sauce - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
Does cinnamon or soy sauce contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 470% more iron than soy sauce - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron in 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.
Does cinnamon or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Both cinnamon and soy sauce are high in potassium. Cinnamon is very similar to cinnamon for potassium - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.