Calories in Cinnamon: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
247 kcal (1,033 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 4/1.2/81 g
Serving (pinch, 2 g) — 4.9 kcal (21 kJ) · Nutri-Score A
Figures are for: Cinnamon, ground
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: high
Is cinnamon healthy?
Yes. On its nutrient profile, cinnamon is a healthy choice: grade A on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the top grade.
For
- Fiber: 53 g per 100 g, 1.1 g per serving.
- All green on the traffic light: 2.2 g sugar, 0 g salt and 0.3 g saturated fat per 100 g.
A typical serving (pinch, 2 g) has 5 kcal, 0.1 g protein, 0 g fat and 1.6 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of cinnamon trees. It looks calorie-dense per 100 g, but a teaspoon adds only a few calories — and more than half of its weight is fiber.
How many calories in cinnamon: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: pinch, 2 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 247 kcal | 4.9 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,033 kJ | 21 kJ |
| Protein | 4 g | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 81 g | 1.6 g |
| incl. sugars | 2.2 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 53 g | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171320, “Spices, cinnamon, ground” — the measured composition of this exact food, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
protein 12%fat 8%carbs 80%
Vitamins and minerals in cinnamon
Per 100 g, the standouts are manganese — 18 mg, 761% of the Daily Value; calcium — 1,000 mg, 77% of the Daily Value; iron — 8.3 mg, 46% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: pinch, 2 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | 0.08 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3 mg | 0.05 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 31 mcg | 0.62 mcg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.3 mg | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 8.6 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1,000 mg | 20 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 64 mg | 1.3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.34 mg | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 18 mg | 0.35 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 3.1 mcg | 0.06 mcg | 0% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Spices, cinnamon, ground” (FDC ID 171320, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Cinnamon calories by weight, 5–50 g
15 g of cinnamon has 37 calories and 20 g has 49. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 g — typical serving | 4.9 | 0.1 / 0 / 1.6 | 1.1 |
| 5 g | 12 | 0.2 / 0.1 / 4 | 2.7 |
| 10 g | 25 | 0.4 / 0.1 / 8.1 | 5.3 |
| 15 g | 37 | 0.6 / 0.2 / 12 | 8 |
| 20 g | 49 | 0.8 / 0.2 / 16 | 11 |
| 30 g | 74 | 1.2 / 0.4 / 24 | 16 |
| 50 g | 124 | 2 / 0.6 / 40 | 27 |
Calories in cinnamon by spoon and serving
| Measure | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) | 6.4 | 0.1 / 0 / 2.1 |
| 1 tablespoon (7.8 g) | 19 | 0.3 / 0.1 / 6.3 |
| pinch, 2 g | 4.9 | 0.1 / 0 / 1.6 |
How we count
Piece weights are averages. Spoons are level US measures: 1 tsp = 4.9 ml, 1 tbsp = 14.8 ml, 1 cup = 240 ml; the weight follows the density of the food (USDA FoodData Central measure weights). The diary uses the same measures — log a portion in pieces, spoons or grams.
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Swaps for cinnamon
No need to swap: cinnamon already gets grade A, the top of the scale, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 2.2 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 0.3 g (over 5 g) and salt 0 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
Cinnamon vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Ketchup | 101 | 1.2 / 0.2 / 23 |
| Cinnamon | 247 | 4 / 1.2 / 81 |
| Mayonnaise | 627 | 1 / 67 / 2.6 |
| Olive Oil | 884 | 0 / 100 / 0 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of cinnamon?
100 g of cinnamon has 247 calories, with 4 g protein, 1.2 g fat and 81 g carbohydrates (53 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of cinnamon?
A serving (pinch, 2 g) has 4.9 calories: 0.1 g protein, 0 g fat and 1.6 g carbs.
What are the macros of cinnamon?
Per 100 g: 4 g protein, 81 g carbs and 1.2 g fat. By calories that's about 12% protein, 80% carbs and 8% fat.
What vitamins and minerals are in cinnamon?
Per 100 g, cinnamon is richest in manganese (18 mg, 761% DV), calcium (1,000 mg, 77% DV), iron (8.3 mg, 46% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 171320.
How many calories are in a tablespoon of cinnamon?
A level US tablespoon (14.8 ml, about 7.8 g) has 19 calories; a teaspoon (4.9 ml, 2.6 g) has 6.4.
How much fiber is in cinnamon?
100 g of cinnamon has 53 g of fiber; a serving (pinch, 2 g) has 1.1 g — 4% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.