Blueberry vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and cinnamon:
- Both cinnamon and blueberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Cinnamon has 3.5 times less sugar than blueberry.
- Cinnamon has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and blueberry has 77% less calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to cinnamon for protein. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 96% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 82% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - cinnamon has 80.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cinnamon and blueberry are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 21 times more dietary fiber than blueberry - cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon has 3.5 times less sugar than blueberry - cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 439% more protein than blueberry - cinnamon has 4g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cinnamon and blueberry are low in saturated fat - cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has 155% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 307% more Vitamin E than blueberry - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cinnamon has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both blueberry and cinnamon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Blueberry | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 166 times more calcium than blueberry - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than blueberry - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 460% more potassium than blueberry - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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,
| Blueberry | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 112 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 222 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and cinnamon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blueberry | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.088 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.
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FAQ
Does cinnamon or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and blueberry has 80% less calories than cinnamon - cinnamon has 247 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does cinnamon or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - cinnamon has 80.6g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cinnamon or blueberry contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 166 times more calcium than blueberry - cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
Does cinnamon or blueberry contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than blueberry - cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron in 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
Does cinnamon or blueberry contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 460% more potassium than blueberry - cinnamon has 431mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.