Description
Cinnamon is a food in the "Spices and Herbs" category and it is high in carbohydrates. It is a food with a moderate energy density: 100g provide about 12% of the recommended daily energy intake. Cinnamon as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Cinnamon is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Calcium (Ca) and in 100g it contains enough Manganese (Mn) to provide 760% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Ascorbic acid (C) and in 100g it contains enough Vitamin K to provide 26% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 5/100 (low)
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Nutrition Facts (100g)
| | RDA |
|---|
| Energy |
247 kcal
1033 kJ |
12% |
| Water |
10.6 g
11 ml |
1% |
| Protein |
3.99 g |
8% |
| Carbohydrate |
80.6 g |
29% |
| Sugars |
2.17 g |
4% |
| Fiber |
53.1 g |
190% |
| Fat |
1.24 g |
2% |
| Saturated 2 |
0.345 g |
(of recommended max) 2% |
| Monounsatured |
0.246 g |
1% |
| Polyunsatured |
0.068 g |
0% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Minerals
| Calcium (Ca) |
1000 mg |
77% |
| Iron (Fe) |
8 mg |
44% |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
60 mg |
14% |
| Phosphorus (P) |
64 mg |
5% |
| Potassium (K) |
431 mg |
9% |
| Sodium (Na) |
10 mg |
0% |
| Zinc (Zn) |
1.83 mg |
17% |
| Copper (Cu) |
0.339 mg |
38% |
| Manganese (Mn) |
17.5 mg |
761% |
| Selenium (Se) |
0.0031 mg |
6% |
Vitamins
| Thiamin (B1) |
0.022 mg |
2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.041 mg |
3% |
| Niacin (B3) |
1.33 mg |
8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
0.358 mg |
7% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.158 mg |
9% |
| Folate (B9) |
0.006 mg |
2% |
| Ascorbic acid (C) |
3.8 mg |
4% |
| Vitamin A |
0.015 mg |
2% |
| Vitamin K |
0.0312 mg |
26% |
| Vitamin E |
2.32 mg |
15% |
Data analysis
Macronutrients relative proportion
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates.
⬤ Carbohydrates: 93.9%
⬤ Fats: 1.4%
⬤ Proteins: 4.6%
Vitamins relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Ascorbic Acid (C). Ascorbic Acid (C) is a water soluble vitamin. This means that it is easily absorbed by the body and any excess is removed. Ascorbic Acid (C) is important for the synthesis of certain proteins and neurotransmitters. It helps to heal wounds and it's a natural antioxidant.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Minerals relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Calcium (Ca). Calcium (Ca) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Calcium (Ca) helps the body mantain healthy bones and teeth. It's important for nerve conduction, muscle contraction, blood clotting and production of energy.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
