Cinnamon vs. Peas

Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Peas


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

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

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

  • Both peas and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
  • Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cinnamon and peas 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: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cinnamon is high in calories and pea has 67% less calories than cinnamon - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:92:3 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cinnamon Peas
Protein 5% 26%
Carbohydrates 92% 70%
Fat 3% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and pea has 82% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both peas and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 832% more dietary fiber than pea - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Peas and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Peas and cinnamon contain similar amounts of protein - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both peas and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 953% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pea has 153% more Vitamin A than cinnamon - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cinnamon has 16 times more Vitamin E than pea - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Peas and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more pantothenic acid. Both cinnamon and peas contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.

Cinnamon Peas
Thiamin 0.022 MG 0.266 MG
Riboflavin 0.041 MG 0.132 MG
Niacin 1.332 MG 2.09 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.358 MG 0.104 MG
Vitamin B6 0.158 MG 0.169 MG
Folate 6 UG 65 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.

iron

Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 466% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both peas and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 77% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg 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 Peas
beta-carotene 112 UG 449 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG 21 UG
lycopene 15 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 222 UG 2477 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Cinnamon Peas
alpha linoleic acid 0.011 G 0.035 G
Total 0.011 G 0.035 G

omega 6s

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

Cinnamon Peas
linoleic acid 0.044 G 0.152 G
Total 0.044 G 0.152 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cinnamon or Peas .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does peas or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cinnamon is high in calories and pea has 70% less calories than cinnamon - pea has 81 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.

Does peas or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and pea has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.

Does peas or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.

Does peas or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 470% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.

Does peas or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both peas and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 80% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.