Cinnamon vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and zucchini:
- Both zucchini and cinnamon are high in potassium.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Zucchini has more riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more niacin.
- Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and zucchini has 93% less calories than cinnamon - zucchini has 17 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 62% |
| Fat | ~ | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and zucchini has 96% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - zucchini has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cinnamon is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 52 times more dietary fiber than zucchini - zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Zucchini and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - zucchini has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 230% more protein than zucchini - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both zucchini and cinnamon are low in saturated fat - zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 371% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Zucchini and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has 18 times more Vitamin E than zucchini - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 626% more Vitamin K than zucchini - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Zucchini has more riboflavin and folate, however, cinnamon contains more niacin. Both cinnamon and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cinnamon | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 61 times more calcium than zucchini - zucchini has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than zucchini - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both zucchini and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 65% more potassium than zucchini - zucchini has 261mg 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 cinnamon and zucchini contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cinnamon | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 120 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 2125 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, zucchini has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cinnamon and zucchini contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cinnamon | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.031 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does zucchini or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and zucchini has 90% less calories than cinnamon - zucchini has 17 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does zucchini or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and zucchini has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - zucchini has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does zucchini or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 61 times more calcium than zucchini - zucchini has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does zucchini or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than zucchini - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does zucchini or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both zucchini and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 70% more potassium than zucchini - zucchini has 261mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.