Nutritional Value of Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Nutritional value of cinnamon: Cinnamon is the dried light brown colored bark of a tree. It has strong aromatic fragrance and sweet taste. It is used both as a medicine and as a spice since it is warm in nature.

Nutrition facts about cinnamon

Cinnamon is rich in magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and potassium. It has good amount of sodium, iron and manganese with small amount of zinc, copper and selenium.

Vitamin content of cinnamon

Cinnamon is rich in choline and has good amount of vitamin A, C, E (alpha tocopherol), niacin and betaine. It also has small amount of vitamin K, B6 and pantothenic acid.

Calorie content of cinnamon

100g of Cinnamon has 247 calories. Calories from fat are 10.

Health benefits of cinnamon

Cinnamon is used in winter seasons as it is warm in nature. It cures common cold, cough and congestion of lungs, digestion troubles, toothaches, bad breath and diarrhea. Cinnamon is used in the treatment of type II diabetes and insulin resistance and reduces risk of colon cancer. (Read more)

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Nutritional value of nutmeg: Nutmeg is an oval shaped seed of a tree. The sweet powder of the dried spice is commonly used in different dishes of food, drinks and bakery products.

Nutrition facts about nutmeg

Nutmeg is rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. It has good amount of sodium and small amount of iron, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.

Vitamin content of nutmeg

Nutmeg has good amount of vitamin A, C and choline. It also has small amount of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6 and folate.

Calorie content of nutmeg

100g of nutmeg has 525 calories. Calories from fat are 304.

Health benefits of nutmeg

Nutmeg cures stomach ache, diarrhea and helps to detoxify the body, reduces blood pressure and increases blood circulation. It is also good for digestion, reducing acidity, relieving vomiting, and flatulence and is used as a medicine for respiratory problems.

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