Cinnamon vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and cucumber:
- Cinnamon has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and cucumber has 94% less calories than cinnamon - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 95% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - cucumber has 3.6g 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 105 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 514% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 76 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cinnamon has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cinnamon and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cinnamon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 61 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 193% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg 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 cucumber contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Cinnamon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 11 UG |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cinnamon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cinnamon and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cinnamon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.028 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% | Vitamin D | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | fluoride | 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 cucumber or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and cucumber has 90% less calories than cinnamon - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does cucumber or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 61 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does cucumber or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.