Salmon vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and cinnamon:
- Both cinnamon and salmon are high in calories and potassium.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cinnamon and salmon are high in calories. Cinnamon has 94% more calories than salmon - cinnamon has 247 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 96% |
| Fat | 33% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than cinnamon - cinnamon has 80.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than cinnamon - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 414% more protein than cinnamon - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cinnamon and salmon are low in saturated fat - cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and cinnamon are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cinnamon has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than salmon - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cinnamon - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 480% more Vitamin E than salmon - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 77 times more Vitamin K than salmon - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and cinnamon contain significant amounts of folate.
| Salmon | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 142 times more calcium than salmon - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than salmon - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both cinnamon and salmon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 18% more potassium than salmon - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.011 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and cinnamon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.085 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cinnamon or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cinnamon and salmon are high in calories. Cinnamon has 90% more calories than salmon - cinnamon has 247 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is cinnamon or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 410% more protein than cinnamon - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does cinnamon or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - cinnamon has 80.6g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does cinnamon or salmon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 142 times more calcium than salmon - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does cinnamon or salmon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than salmon - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does cinnamon or salmon contain more potassium?
Both cinnamon and salmon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 20% more potassium than salmon - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.