Black Pepper vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and cinnamon:
- Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Cinnamon has 75% less saturated fat than black pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in calories. Black pepper is very similar to cinnamon for calories - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 96% |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. Cinnamon has 26% more carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 110% more dietary fiber than black pepper - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 160% more protein than cinnamon - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon has 75% less saturated fat than black pepper - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than black pepper - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Black pepper and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Black pepper and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 425% more Vitamin K than cinnamon - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both black pepper and cinnamon contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Pepper | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 126% more calcium than black pepper - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in iron. Black pepper has 17% more iron than cinnamon - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in potassium. Black pepper has 208% more potassium than cinnamon - black pepper has 1329mg 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 black pepper and cinnamon contain small amounts of alpha-carotene and lycopene.
| Black Pepper | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 112 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | 1 UG |
| lycopene | 20 UG | 15 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 222 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.694 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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in calories. Black pepper is quite similar to cinnamon for calories - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does black pepper or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both black pepper and cinnamon are high in carbohydrates. cinnamon has 30% more carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does black pepper or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 130% more calcium than black pepper - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in iron. Black pepper has 20% more iron than cinnamon - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does black pepper or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both black pepper and cinnamon are high in potassium. Black pepper has 210% more potassium than cinnamon - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.