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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for cinnamon, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 92% |
| Fat | 72% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
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 |
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 Sesame Seeds or Cinnamon .
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.