Chia Seeds vs. Cinnamon

Nutrition comparison of Chia Seeds and Cinnamon


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of chia seeds versus cinnamon (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chia seeds and cinnamon:

  • Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Chia seed is an excellent source of protein.
  • Cinnamon has 8.6 times less saturated fat than chia seed.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chia seeds and cinnamon is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in calories. Chia seed has 97% more calories than cinnamon - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chia seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Chia seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:33:54 and for cinnamon, 5:92:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chia Seeds Cinnamon
Protein 13% 5%
Carbohydrates 33% 92%
Fat 54% 3%
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carbohydrates

Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has 91% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 54% more dietary fiber than chia seed - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chia seed has less sugar than cinnamon - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 315% more protein than cinnamon - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cinnamon has 8.6 times less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both chia seeds and cinnamon are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chia seeds and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than chia seed - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cinnamon has 364% more Vitamin E than chia seed - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than chia seed - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Chia Seeds Cinnamon
Thiamin 0.62 MG 0.022 MG
Riboflavin 0.17 MG 0.041 MG
Niacin 8.83 MG 1.332 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.358 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.158 MG
Folate 49 UG 6 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 59% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.

iron

Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has a little more iron (8%) than chia seed by weight - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in potassium. Chia seed is very similar to chia seed for potassium - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.

Chia Seeds Cinnamon
alpha linoleic acid 17.83 G 0.011 G
Total 17.83 G 0.011 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.

Chia Seeds Cinnamon
other omega 6 0.093 G ~
linoleic acid 5.835 G 0.044 G
Total 5.928 G 0.044 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .

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FAQ

Does chia seeds or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in calories. Chia seed has 100% more calories than cinnamon - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.

Does chia seeds or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has 90% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.

Does chia seeds or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 60% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.

Does chia seeds or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in iron. Cinnamon has a little more iron ( 10%) than chia seed by weight - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.

Does chia seeds or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and cinnamon are high in potassium. Chia seed is very similar to chia seed for potassium - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.