Cinnamon vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and tomato:
- Both tomato and cinnamon are high in potassium.
- Cinnamon has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and tomato has 93% less calories than cinnamon - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 75% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 95% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 43 times more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 353% more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 261% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 180% more Vitamin A than cinnamon - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 330% more Vitamin E than tomato - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 295% more Vitamin K than tomato - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cinnamon has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both cinnamon and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cinnamon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 99 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 82% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg 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 cinnamon and tomato contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cinnamon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 101 UG |
| lycopene | 15 UG | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cinnamon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cinnamon and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cinnamon | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.08 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 tomato or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than cinnamon - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does tomato or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 99 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does tomato or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does tomato or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both tomato and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 80% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.