Lemon juice vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and cinnamon:
- Cinnamon has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, lemon juice contains more folate.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and lemon juice has 91% less calories than cinnamon - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is similar to cinnamon for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:89:6 and for cinnamon, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 89% | 92% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and lemon juice has 91% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - lemon juice has 6.9g 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 176 times more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 10 times more protein than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 918% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 14 times more Vitamin E than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cinnamon has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, lemon juice contains more folate. Both lemon juice and cinnamon contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Lemon juice | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 166 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 103 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 318% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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,
| Lemon juice | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 112 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 222 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and cinnamon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon juice and cinnamon contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon juice | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.012 G | 0.044 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lemon juice or Cinnamon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and lemon juice has 90% less calories than cinnamon - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does lemon juice or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and lemon juice has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon juice or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 166 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does lemon juice or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 103 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does lemon juice or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.