Quinoa vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Quinoa and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
quinoa
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quinoa and cinnamon:
- Both quinoa and cinnamon are high in calories and dietary fiber.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
- Quinoa has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quinoa (Quinoa, cooked) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quinoa and cinnamon are high in calories. Cinnamon has 106% more calories than quinoa - quinoa has 120 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quinoa is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Quinoa has a macronutrient ratio of 15:71:15 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quinoa | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 96% |
| Fat | 15% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and quinoa has 74% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - quinoa has 21.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both quinoa and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 17 times more dietary fiber than quinoa - quinoa has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Quinoa and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - quinoa has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quinoa and cinnamon contain similar amounts of protein - quinoa has 4.4g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both quinoa and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - quinoa has 0.23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than quinoa - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than quinoa - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 268% more Vitamin E than quinoa - quinoa has 0.63mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than quinoa - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quinoa has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both quinoa and cinnamon contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Quinoa | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.107 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.412 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 42 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 57 times more calcium than quinoa - quinoa has 17mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 458% more iron than quinoa - quinoa has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 151% more potassium than quinoa - quinoa has 172mg 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,
| Quinoa | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 112 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 53 UG | 222 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, quinoa has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Quinoa | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.011 G |
| DHA | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, quinoa has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Quinoa | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.974 G | 0.044 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.977 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% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does quinoa or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quinoa and cinnamon are high in calories. Cinnamon has 110% more calories than quinoa - quinoa has 120 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does quinoa or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and quinoa has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - quinoa has 21.3g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does quinoa or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 57 times more calcium than quinoa - quinoa has 17mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does quinoa or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 460% more iron than quinoa - quinoa has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does quinoa or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than quinoa - quinoa has 172mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.