Edible parts
Spice as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1033 kJ / 247 kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 3.99 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 31% |
| Natural sugars | 2.17 g | 2% |
| Fat | 1.24 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.35 g | 2% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 53.1 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.25 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.07 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 15 µg RAE | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 31.2 µg | 42% |
| Folate | 6 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.33 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.36 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 11 mg | — |
| Calcium | 1002 mg | 125% |
| Iron | 8.32 mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.83 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.34 mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 17.47 mg | 873% |
| Phosphorus | 64 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 3.1 µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 10 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Spices, cinnamon, ground (USDA FDC SR Legacy 171320). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Thin stacked quills, sweet, low coumarin. Calcium is the mineral. Cassia is the harder supermarket stick — a separate, louder entry.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.