Lemon vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and cinnamon:
- Both lemon and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber.
- Cinnamon has more niacin.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and lemon has 88% less calories than cinnamon - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 96% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 88% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 17 times more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 263% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than cinnamon - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 14 times more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than lemon - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cinnamon has more niacin. Both lemon and cinnamon contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 212% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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 lemon and cinnamon contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Lemon | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 112 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 222 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 15 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and cinnamon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.063 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 lemon or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than cinnamon - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does lemon or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does lemon or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does lemon or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.