Sesame Seeds vs. Cinnamon

Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Cinnamon


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of sesame seeds versus cinnamon (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and cinnamon:

  • Both sesame seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of sesame seeds and cinnamon is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both sesame seeds and cinnamon are high in calories. Sesame seed has 129% more calories than cinnamon - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.

Sesame Seeds Cinnamon
Protein 11% 4%
Carbohydrates 17% 92%
Fat 72% 3%
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carbohydrates

Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 68% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both sesame seeds and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 279% more dietary fiber than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Sesame seed has less sugar than cinnamon - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 325% more protein than cinnamon - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and cinnamon has 95% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cinnamon has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid.

Sesame Seeds Cinnamon
Thiamin 0.803 MG 0.022 MG
Riboflavin 0.251 MG 0.041 MG
Niacin 4.581 MG 1.332 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.051 MG 0.358 MG
Vitamin B6 0.802 MG 0.158 MG
Folate 98 UG 6 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both sesame seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon is very similar to sesame seed for calcium - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.

iron

Both sesame seeds and cinnamon are high in iron. Sesame seed has 77% more iron than cinnamon - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both sesame seeds and cinnamon are high in potassium. Sesame seed has a little more potassium (10%) than cinnamon by weight - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.

Sesame Seeds Cinnamon
alpha linoleic acid 0.363 G 0.011 G
Total 0.363 G 0.011 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.

Sesame Seeds Cinnamon
linoleic acid 20.654 G 0.044 G
Total 20.654 G 0.044 G



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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.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .

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FAQ

Does sesame seeds or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both sesame seeds and cinnamon are high in calories. Sesame seed has 130% more calories than cinnamon - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.

Does sesame seeds or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.

Does sesame seeds or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon is very similar to sesame seed for calcium - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.

Does sesame seeds or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and cinnamon are high in iron. Sesame seed has 80% more iron than cinnamon - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.

Does sesame seeds or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and cinnamon are high in potassium. Sesame seed has a little more potassium ( 10%) than cinnamon by weight - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.