Semisweet Chocolate vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Semisweet Chocolate and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
semisweet chocolate
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in semisweet chocolate and cinnamon:
- Both semisweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and iron.
- Cinnamon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Semisweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both semisweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in calories. Semisweet chocolate has 109% more calories than cinnamon - semisweet chocolate has 517 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, semisweet chocolate is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cinnamon for protein. Semisweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 3:51:46 and for cinnamon, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Semisweet Chocolate | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 92% |
| Fat | 46% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both semisweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has 22% more carbohydrates than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 66g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both semisweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 693% more dietary fiber than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 6.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Semisweet chocolate is high in sugar and cinnamon has 96% less sugar than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 53.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Semisweet chocolate and cinnamon contain similar amounts of protein - semisweet chocolate has 4.4g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Semisweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and cinnamon has 98% less saturated fat than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both semisweet chocolate and cinnamon are low in trans fat - semisweet chocolate has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both semisweet chocolate and cinnamon are low in cholesterol - semisweet chocolate has 3mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than semisweet chocolate - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than semisweet chocolate - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has more Vitamin E than semisweet chocolate - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than semisweet chocolate - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cinnamon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Semisweet Chocolate | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both semisweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 186% more iron than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than semisweet chocolate - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
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 Semisweet Chocolate or Cinnamon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Semisweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does semisweet chocolate or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both semisweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in calories. Semisweet chocolate has 110% more calories than cinnamon - semisweet chocolate has 517 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does semisweet chocolate or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both semisweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has 20% more carbohydrates than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 66g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does semisweet chocolate or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does semisweet chocolate or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both semisweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 190% more iron than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 2.9mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does cinnamon or semisweet chocolate contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than semisweet chocolate - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium in 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.