White Bread vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and cinnamon:
- Both white bread and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and iron.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium.
- White bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- White bread is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white bread and cinnamon are high in calories. White bread is very similar to white bread for calories - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 96% |
| Fat | 8% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both white bread and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has 84% more carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both white bread and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 477% more dietary fiber than white bread - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White bread and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bread is a great source of protein and it has 167% more protein than cinnamon - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white bread and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and cinnamon are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than white bread - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than white bread - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 511% more Vitamin E than white bread - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 305% more Vitamin K than white bread - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both white bread and cinnamon contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Bread | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both white bread and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 46% more calcium than white bread - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both white bread and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 70% more iron than white bread - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 239% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg 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,
| White Bread | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 112 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | 222 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, white bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.011 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white bread has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.881 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 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% | Vitamin E | 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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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does white bread or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white bread and cinnamon are high in calories. White bread is quite similar to white bread for calories - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does white bread or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both white bread and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has 80% more carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both white bread and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 50% more calcium than white bread - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does white bread or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both white bread and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 70% more iron than white bread - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does white bread or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.