Spices & herbs

Spices, cinnamon, ground

FDC 171320tsp (3 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 93 · +0 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, cinnamon, ground ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 93 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 32 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (190% DV), an excellent source of calcium (77% DV), an excellent source of iron (46% DV). Most of its 247 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 4 g · 5%Carb 80.6 g · 92%Fat 1.2 g · 3%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories247 kcal12%
Total fat1.2 g2%
Saturated fat0.35 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium10 mg0%
Carbohydrate81 g29%
Dietary fiber53 g190%
Sugars2.2 g
Protein4 g8%
Potassium431 mg9%
Calcium1000 mg77%
Iron8.3 mg46%
Magnesium60 mg14%
Vitamin C3.8 mg4%
Vitamin A15 µg2%
Vitamin E2.3 mg15%

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FDC 171320

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber190% DV
Calcium77% DV
Iron46% DV
Vitamin E15% DV
Magnesium14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density93 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g4 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g53 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g10 vs 35 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

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