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Cinnamon - is a good source of folate, dietary fiber, and vitamins C and K

1. Cinnamon Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Cinnamon
4. Cinnamon Nutritional Value
5. Cinnamon Health Benefits

Cinnamon Facts

History and Origin

Tips for Cooking and Storage

Tips for Cooking and Storage of Cinnamon
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Types of Cinnamon

Cinnamon Nutritional Value

Spices ” Cinnamon ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 2.6 g – 1 Teaspoon
Spices, cinnamon, ground

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	6	0.3%
Protein	g	0.10	0.2%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.03	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	2.10	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.4	%
Sugars, total	g	0.06
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	26	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.22	1.2%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	2	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	2	%
Potassium, K	mg	11	%
Sodium, Na	mg	0
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.05	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.009	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.454	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.1	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.1	%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.001	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.001	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.035	%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.009	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.004	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	0
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg		%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.0
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.8	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.009	0.04%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.006
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.002
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	3
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	3
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	6

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Cinnamon Nutritional Value

Cinnamon Health Benefits

Cinnamon

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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