Whole Wheat Flour vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Flour and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat flour
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat flour and cinnamon:
- Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium.
- Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are high in calories. Whole wheat flour has 34% more calories than cinnamon - whole wheat flour has 332 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Flour | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 96% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has a little more carbohydrates (8%) than whole wheat flour by weight - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 305% more dietary fiber than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat flour and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 141% more protein than cinnamon - whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - whole wheat flour has 0.43g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than whole wheat flour - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than whole wheat flour - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 338% more Vitamin E than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 0.53mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 15 times more Vitamin K than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.297 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 5.347 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 124% more iron than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour is very similar to whole wheat flour for potassium - whole wheat flour has 394mg 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, both whole wheat flour and cinnamon contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 112 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 220 UG | 222 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
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: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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 whole wheat flour or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are high in calories. Whole wheat flour has 30% more calories than cinnamon - whole wheat flour has 332 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does whole wheat flour or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than whole wheat flour by weight - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat flour or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat flour or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has 120% more iron than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does whole wheat flour or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat flour and cinnamon are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour is very similar to whole wheat flour for potassium - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.