Chinese Cinnamon · Cinnamomum aromaticum
Spices, cinnamon, ground
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 45/100
How many beneficial nutrients Spices, cinnamon, ground delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Spices, cinnamon, ground come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
92% from carbs
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Carbs 92%80.6 g per serving
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Fat 3%1.2 g per serving
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Protein 5%4.0 g per serving
What Spices, cinnamon, ground is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.1 g | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1.0 g | — |
| Fructose | 1.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 11.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 44.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 104.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 82.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 246.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 44.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 11.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4.0 g | |
| Histidine | 117.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 146.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 253.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 243.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 78.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 146.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 136.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 49.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 224.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 166.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 166.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 438.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 58.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 370.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 195.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 419.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 195.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 136.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 15.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 2.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 31.2 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 6.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.4 mg | |
| Choline | 11.0 mg | |
| Betaine | 3.9 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1,002.0 mg | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 60.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 64.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 431.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 10.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg | |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 17.5 mg | |
| Selenium | 3.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 26.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 3.6 g | — |
About Spices, cinnamon, ground
Cinnamon is the warm, sweet, woody spice ground from the inner bark of cinnamon trees — a baking essential and a fixture of everything from porridge and pastries to curries and mulled wine. There are two main types: the common, robust cassia and the more delicate, expensive 'true' Ceylon cinnamon.
Used by the pinch, it isn't a meaningful source of calories or everyday nutrients, but it's one of the most antioxidant-rich spices there is, and it's been studied for modest effects on blood sugar. One note: cassia cinnamon is high in a compound called coumarin, best not consumed in very large daily amounts.
A little cinnamon adds a lot of warmth and natural sweetness, which is part of why it's so handy for cutting back on sugar — a sprinkle makes food taste sweeter than it is.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spices, cinnamon, ground?
There are 247 calories in 100 g of Spices, cinnamon, ground, or about 19 calories in 1 tbsp (8 g).
How much protein is in Spices, cinnamon, ground?
Spices, cinnamon, ground contains 4.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Spices, cinnamon, ground?
Spices, cinnamon, ground has 80.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Spices, cinnamon, ground?
Spices, cinnamon, ground provides 1.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Spices, cinnamon, ground a good source of?
Spices, cinnamon, ground is an excellent source of Manganese (759% DV), Dietary Fiber (190% DV), Calcium (77% DV), Iron (46% DV), Copper (38% DV) and Vitamin K (26% DV) and a good source of Zinc, Vitamin E and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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