Cinnamon vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and spinach:
- Both spinach and cinnamon are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and spinach has 91% less calories than cinnamon - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spinach per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 49% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and spinach has 95% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spinach and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 23 times more dietary fiber than spinach - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spinach and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spinach and cinnamon contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 639% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 30 times more Vitamin A than cinnamon - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spinach and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 14 times more Vitamin K than cinnamon - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid. Both cinnamon and spinach contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cinnamon | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both spinach and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 912% more calcium than spinach - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both spinach and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 207% more iron than spinach - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both spinach and cinnamon are high in potassium. Spinach has 29% more potassium than cinnamon - spinach has 558mg 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,
| Cinnamon | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 5626 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spinach has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.138 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cinnamon and spinach contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cinnamon | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.026 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 Cinnamon or Spinach .
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FAQ
Does spinach or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and spinach has 90% less calories than cinnamon - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Is spinach or cinnamon better for protein?
Spinach and cinnamon contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Does spinach or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and spinach has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both spinach and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 910% more calcium than spinach - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does spinach or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both spinach and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 210% more iron than spinach - spinach has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does spinach or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both spinach and cinnamon are high in potassium. Spinach has 30% more potassium than cinnamon - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.