Cinnamon vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and edamame:
- Both edamame and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Edamame is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both edamame and cinnamon are high in calories. Cinnamon has 104% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 27% |
| Fat | ~ | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and edamame has 89% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both edamame and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 921% more dietary fiber than edamame - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 198% more protein than cinnamon - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and cinnamon are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Edamame and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 241% more Vitamin E than edamame - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both cinnamon and edamame contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cinnamon | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 311 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both edamame and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 14 times more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both edamame and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 267% more iron than edamame - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and cinnamon are high in potassium. Edamame is very similar to cinnamon for potassium - edamame has 436mg 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 edamame contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cinnamon | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 175 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 1619 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.358 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.361 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 1.792 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 1.794 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 edamame or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both edamame and cinnamon are high in calories. Cinnamon has 100% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Is edamame or cinnamon better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 200% more protein than cinnamon - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Does edamame or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and edamame has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both edamame and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 14 times more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does edamame or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both edamame and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 270% more iron than edamame - edamame has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does edamame or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both edamame and cinnamon are high in potassium. Edamame is very similar to cinnamon for potassium - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.