Cinnamon vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 160% more calories than cinnamon - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 18% |
| Fat | ~ | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 65% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 220% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 259% more protein than cinnamon - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and cinnamon has 99% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 480% more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 222% more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both cinnamon and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Cinnamon | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 892% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 109% more iron than cinnamon - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 93% more potassium than cinnamon - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg 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,
| Cinnamon | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 1.988 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: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 160% more calories than cinnamon - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 890% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 110% more iron than cinnamon - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 90% more potassium than cinnamon - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.