Cinnamon vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and fennel:
- Both fennel and cinnamon are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cinnamon has more Vitamin B6, however, fennel contains more folate.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and fennel has 87% less calories than cinnamon - fennel has 31 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 fennel per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 81% |
| Fat | ~ | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 91% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 16 times more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 222% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fennel and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has 216% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has 220% more Vitamin A than cinnamon - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 300% more Vitamin E than fennel - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 101% more Vitamin K than cinnamon - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cinnamon has more Vitamin B6, however, fennel contains more folate. Both cinnamon and fennel contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Cinnamon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 19 times more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and cinnamon are high in potassium. Fennel is very similar to fennel for potassium - fennel has 414mg 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,
| Cinnamon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 578 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fennel has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.169 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does fennel or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than cinnamon - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does fennel or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both fennel and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 19 times more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does fennel or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does fennel or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both fennel and cinnamon are high in potassium. Fennel is very similar to fennel for potassium - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.