Food Nutrition Facts: Spices, cinnamon, ground

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Food Description:
(fdcid: 171320)
 Spices, cinnamon, ground
Scientific Name: Cinnamomum aromaticum
Food Category: Spices and Herbs
Food Information: Cinnamon is a fragrant spice derived from tree bark. It has several health benefits. For example, it can improve blood sugar regulation, enhance heart health, and improve digestion. It has antioxidants and antimicrobial properties.

  • Blood Sugar Regulation: Cinnamon may improve insulin sensitivity and help lower blood sugar levels. Some studies indicate it can modestly reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
  • Heart Health: Some studies show cinnamon can help reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol that can improve the overall cardiovascular health.
  • Antioxidant Properties: The antioxidants properties can help fight oxidative stress to protect against cell damage. Cinnamon can also reduce inflammation.
  • Antimicrobial Effects: it can help to fight off bacteria and fungi, as a result, it can help fight various infections.
  • Digestive Health: Cinnamon is traditionally used for relieving gas, bloating, and mild digestive discomfort.
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Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Serving Size gram (100g)
Amount per serving
Calories 		247
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.24g 1.6%
Saturated Fat 0.34g 1.7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 10mg 0.4%
Total Carbohydrate 80.59g 29.3%
Dietary Fiber 53.1g 189.6%
Total Sugars 2.17g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 3.99g 8%
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 1,002mg 77.1%
Iron 8.32mg 46.2%
Potassium 431mg 9.2%
Vitamin A 15 mcg 1.7%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4.2%
Thiamin 0.02mg 1.8%
Riboflavin 0.04mg 3.2%
Niacin 1.33mg 8.3%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 9.3%
Folate 6mcg DFE 1.5%
Phosphorus 64mg 5.1%
Magnesium 60mg 14.3%
Zinc 1.83mg 16.6%
Choline 11mg 2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
 

Nutrition Highlights
1 Nutrient amount is in 100 gram food
2 Use FDA 2000 calorie diet as Daily Value reference
Calories & Sources
(Calculated1: 349 kcal, Reported: 247 kcal)
Nutrient Gram Calories Percent Rec%2
Carbohydrate 80.59 322.36 92.2% 45-65%
Protein 3.99 15.96 4.6% 10-35%
Total Fat 1.24 11.16 3.2% 20-35%
1 Calories Calculation General Formula:
carbohydrate x 4 + protein x 4 + fat x 9
2 Expert recommended calories range from this source

Top Beneficial Nutrients
Nutrient Amount DV%
Fiber, total dietary 53.1 g 189.64%
Calcium, Ca 1,002 mg 77.08%
Iron, Fe 8.32 mg 46.22%

Other Top Beneficial Nutrients
Nutrient Amount DV%
Manganese, Mn 17.466 mg 759.39%
Copper, Cu 0.339 mg 37.67%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 31.2 µg 26.00%
Zinc, Zn 1.83 mg 16.64%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 2.32 mg 15.47%
Magnesium, Mg 60 mg 14.29%


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Food Nutrition Detail
Macronutrients (Proximates) Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Water 10.58 g
Energy 247 kcal 12.35% 2,000 kcal
Energy 1035 kJ
Protein 3.99 g 7.98% 50 g
Total lipid (fat) 1.24 g 1.59% 78 g
Ash 3.6 g

Minerals Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Calcium, Ca 1002 mg 77.08% 1,300 mg
Iron, Fe 8.32 mg 46.22% 18 mg
Magnesium, Mg 60 mg 14.29% 420 mg
Phosphorus, P 64 mg 5.12% 1,250 mg
Potassium, K 431 mg 9.17% 4,700 mg
Sodium, Na 10 mg 0.43% 2,300 mg
Zinc, Zn 1.83 mg 16.64% 11 mg
Copper, Cu 0.339 mg 37.67% 0.9 mg
Manganese, Mn 17.466 mg 759.39% 2.3 mg
Selenium, Se 3.1 µg 5.64% 55 µg

Vitamins and Other Components Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 3.8 mg 4.22% 90 mg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.022 mg 1.83% 1.2 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 0.041 mg 3.15% 1.3 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 1.332 mg 8.33% 16 mg
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 0.358 mg 7.16% 5 mg
Vitamin B6 0.158 mg 9.29% 1.7 mg
Folate, total (Vitamin B9) 6 µg 1.50% 400 µg
Folic acid 0 µg
Folate, food 6 µg 1.50% 400 µg
Folate, DFE 6 µg 1.50% 400 µg
Choline, total 11 mg 2.00% 550 mg
Betaine 3.9 mg
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0.00% 2.4 µg
Vitamin B-12, added 0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE 15 µg 1.67% 900 µg
Retinol 0 µg
Carotene, beta 112 µg
Carotene, alpha 1 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta 129 µg
Vitamin A, IU 295 IU 5.90% 5,000 IU
Lycopene 15 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 222 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 2.32 mg 15.47% 15 mg
Vitamin E, added 0 mg
Tocopherol, beta 0 mg
Tocopherol, gamma 10.44 mg
Tocopherol, delta 0.26 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha 0 mg
Tocotrienol, beta 0 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma 0 mg
Tocotrienol, delta 0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 0 IU
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0 µg 0.00% 20 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 31.2 µg 26.00% 120 µg
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) 0 µg


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Proteins and Amino Acids Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Tryptophan 0.049 g
Threonine 0.136 g
Isoleucine 0.146 g
Leucine 0.253 g
Lysine 0.243 g
Methionine 0.078 g
Cystine 0.058 g
Phenylalanine 0.146 g
Tyrosine 0.136 g
Valine 0.224 g
Arginine 0.166 g
Histidine 0.117 g
Alanine 0.166 g
Aspartic acid 0.438 g
Glutamic acid 0.37 g
Glycine 0.195 g
Proline 0.419 g
Serine 0.195 g
Hydroxyproline 0 g
Alcohol, ethyl 0 g
Caffeine 0 mg
Theobromine 0 mg

Carbohydrates and Sugar Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Carbohydrate, by difference 80.59 g 29.31% 275 g
Fiber, total dietary 53.1 g 189.64% 28 g
Total Sugars 2.17 g 4.34% 50 g
Sucrose 0.02 g
Glucose 1.04 g
Fructose 1.11 g
Lactose 0 g
Maltose 0 g
Galactose 0 g

Fats and Fatty Acids (Lipids) Hide 0 Value Nutrients
Nutrient Name Amount DV% Ref Daily Value
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.345 g 1.72% 20 g
SFA 4:0 0 g
SFA 6:0 0 g
SFA 8:0 0 g
SFA 10:0 0.003 g
SFA 12:0 0.006 g
SFA 13:0 0 g
SFA 14:0 0.009 g
SFA 15:0 0 g
SFA 16:0 0.104 g
SFA 17:0 0.136 g
SFA 18:0 0.082 g
SFA 20:0 0 g
SFA 22:0 0 g
SFA 24:0 0 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.246 g
MUFA 14:1 0 g
MUFA 15:1 0 g
MUFA 16:1 0.001 g
MUFA 17:1 0 g
MUFA 18:1 0.246 g
MUFA 18:1 c 0.246 g
MUFA 20:1 0 g
MUFA 22:1 0 g
MUFA 24:1 c 0 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.068 g
PUFA 18:2 0.044 g
PUFA 18:3 0.011 g
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) 0.011 g
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c 0 g
PUFA 18:4 0 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c 0 g
PUFA 20:3 0 g
PUFA 20:4 0 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0 g
Fatty acids, total trans 0 g
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic 0 g
TFA 18:1 t 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0.00% 300 mg
Phytosterols 26 mg



USDA FoodData Central Food nutrition facts is fetched from U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov
Dietary Reference Intakes The Dietary Reference Intakes data is from Institute of Medicine of National Academies 2006. Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11537
Nutrition Facts Label Nutrition Daily Values on the Nutrition Facts Label is based on U.S. FOOD & DRUG Administration Nutrition Education Resources & Materials. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/
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