Cinnamon vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and spirulina:
- Both spirulina and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cinnamon has 6.6 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more beta-carotene than cinnamon, however, cinnamon contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both spirulina and cinnamon are high in calories. Spirulina has 17% more calories than cinnamon - spirulina has 290 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 spirulina per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 4:92:3 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 25% |
| Fat | 3% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and spirulina has 70% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spirulina and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 13 times more dietary fiber than spirulina - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spirulina and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than cinnamon - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon has 6.6 times less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has 166% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 116% more Vitamin E than cinnamon - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cinnamon | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both spirulina and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 735% more calcium than spirulina - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both spirulina and cinnamon are high in iron. Spirulina has 243% more iron than cinnamon - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both spirulina and cinnamon are high in potassium. Spirulina has 216% more potassium than cinnamon - spirulina has 1363mg 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, spirulina has more beta-carotene than cinnamon per 100 grams, however, cinnamon contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 342 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 1.254 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 spirulina or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both spirulina and cinnamon are high in calories. Spirulina has 20% more calories than cinnamon - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Is spirulina or cinnamon better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than cinnamon - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Does spirulina or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and spirulina has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - spirulina has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does spirulina or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both spirulina and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 740% more calcium than spirulina - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does spirulina or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both spirulina and cinnamon are high in iron. Spirulina has 240% more iron than cinnamon - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does spirulina or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both spirulina and cinnamon are high in potassium. Spirulina has 220% more potassium than cinnamon - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.