Soy Flour vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Soy Flour and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy flour
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy flour and cinnamon:
- Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cinnamon has 3.3 times less sugar than soy flour.
- Soy flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Soy flour is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Flour (Soy flour, low-fat) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in calories. Soy flour has 51% more calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories per 100 grams and soy flour has 372 calories.
| Soy Flour | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 31% | 92% |
| Fat | 20% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has 163% more carbohydrates than soy flour - cinnamon has 80.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy flour has 30.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 232% more dietary fiber than soy flour - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy flour has 16g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon has 3.3 times less sugar than soy flour - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and soy flour has 9.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Soy flour is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than cinnamon - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and soy flour has 49.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon and soy flour contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy flour has 1.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than soy flour - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon and soy flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy flour has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 322% more Vitamin E than soy flour - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy flour has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 700% more Vitamin K than soy flour - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy flour has 3.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Soy flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soy Flour | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.088 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.28 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 2.95 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.55 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.05 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 289 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 252% more calcium than soy flour - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy flour has 285mg of calcium.
iron
Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in iron. Cinnamon is very similar to soy flour for iron - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron per 100 grams and soy flour has 8.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in potassium. Soy flour has 385% more potassium than cinnamon - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy flour has 2090mg 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,
| Soy Flour | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 24 UG | 112 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 222 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soy flour has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Soy Flour | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.555 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.555 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy flour has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Soy Flour | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.025 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.66 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 3.685 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 cinnamon or soy flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in calories. Soy flour has 50% more calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories in 100g and soy flour has 372 calories.
Is cinnamon or soy flour better for protein?
Soy flour is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than cinnamon - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and soy flour has 49.8g of protein.
Does cinnamon or soy flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cinnamon and soy flour are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has 160% more carbohydrates than soy flour - cinnamon has 80.6g of carbs for 100g and soy flour has 30.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cinnamon or soy flour contain more calcium?
Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 250% more calcium than soy flour - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy flour has 285mg of calcium.
Does cinnamon or soy flour contain more iron?
Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in iron. Cinnamon is very similar to soy flour for iron - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron in 100 grams and soy flour has 8.2mg of iron.
Does cinnamon or soy flour contain more potassium?
Both cinnamon and soy flour are high in potassium. Soy flour has 390% more potassium than cinnamon - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy flour has 2090mg of potassium.