Cinnamon

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, synonym C. zeylanicum) is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka, or the spice obtained from the tree's bark. It is often confused with other similar species and the similar spices derived from them, such as Cassia and Cinnamomum burmannii, which are often called cinnamon too. The name cinnamon comes from Greek kinnámōmon, itself ultimately from Phoenician. The botanical name for ... more

Scientific name:

  • Cinnamomum verum

Rank:

Also known as:

  • Spices, cinnamon, ground

Organism Classification

Higher classification:

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Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 3.99 g (0.141 oz )
  • 1.24 g (0.0437 oz )
  • 80.59 g (2.843 oz )
  • 3.6 g (0.13 oz )
  • 0.02 g (0.00071 oz )
  • 1.04 g (0.0367 oz )
  • 1.11 g (0.0392 oz )
  • 10.58 g (0.3732 oz )
  • 2.17 g (0.0765 oz )
  • 53.1 g (1.87 oz )
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Energy per 100g:

  • 1,035 kJ (6460000000000000000 MeV )

USDA Equivalent:

  • 02010
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