Ground cinnamon: calories and nutrition facts
Ground cinnamon has 243 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Teaspoon (5 g), has 12 kcal.
- Calories
- 243 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 27.5 g
- Fat
- 1.2 g
Per 100 g
Ground cinnamon: how many calories?
Ground cinnamon has 243 kcal per 100 g, with 4 g protein, 27.5 g carbs and 1.2 g fat. A 5 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 12 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein12%
- Carbohydrates80%
- Fat8%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 12 kcal
- Protein
- 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.4 g
- Fat
- 0.1 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 243 kcal | 12 kcal |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 0.1 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.5 g | 1.4 g |
| of which sugars | 2.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 53.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 4 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 1 mg |
| Water | 10.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Calcium | 1,000 mg | 50 mg |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 22 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 3 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(243 kcal) | 12% |
| Fat(1.2 g) | 2% |
| of which saturated fat(0.4 g) | 2% |
| Carbohydrates(27.5 g) | 11% |
| of which sugars(2.2 g) | 2% |
| Protein(4 g) | 8% |
| Salt(0.03 g) | 0% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low fat (3 g or less)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Ground cinnamon: frequently asked questions
Ground cinnamon: how many calories per serving?
A 5 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 12 kcal.
Ground cinnamon: how much protein?
Ground cinnamon contains 4 g of protein per 100 g, 8% of the 50 g reference intake.
Ground cinnamon: how much fibre?
Ground cinnamon provides 53.1 g of fibre per 100 g, 212% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Ground cinnamon: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 41 g of this food.
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