Yogurt vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and cinnamon:
- Both yogurt and cinnamon are high in calcium.
- Cinnamon has 5 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cinnamon contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and yogurt has 75% less calories than cinnamon - yogurt has 61 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 96% |
| Fat | 47% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and yogurt has 94% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - yogurt has 4.7g 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 more dietary fiber than yogurt - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yogurt and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - yogurt has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yogurt and cinnamon contain similar amounts of protein - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon has 5 times less saturated fat than yogurt - yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cinnamon has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has 660% more Vitamin C than yogurt - yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yogurt and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 37 times more Vitamin E than yogurt - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 155 times more Vitamin K than yogurt - yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cinnamon contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both yogurt and cinnamon contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Yogurt | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both yogurt and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 728% more calcium than yogurt - yogurt has 121mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 165 times more iron than yogurt - yogurt has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 178% more potassium than yogurt - yogurt has 155mg 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,
| Yogurt | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 112 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 222 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yogurt has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both yogurt and cinnamon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Yogurt | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.065 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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does yogurt or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and yogurt has 80% less calories than cinnamon - yogurt has 61 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does yogurt or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and yogurt has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - yogurt has 4.7g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does yogurt or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both yogurt and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 730% more calcium than yogurt - yogurt has 121mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does yogurt or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 165 times more iron than yogurt - yogurt has 0.05mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does yogurt or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than yogurt - yogurt has 155mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.