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Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the inner bark of the tropical Cinnamomum tree (colloquially known as the cinnamon tree), sold as rolled quills (cinnamon sticks) or ground into a fine powder. The cinnamon bark, or phloem layer, can be harvested from the trunk or outer branches, with cinnamon from the trunk being more expensive. Cinnamon contains several aromatic compounds, the most recognizable of which is cinnamaldehyde, which gives cinnamon its spicy bite.
A teaspoon of ground cinnamon weighing 2.6 g contains:
Energy: 6.42 calories
Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
Calcium: 26.1 milligrams (mg)
Iron: 0.21 mg
Magnesium: 1.56 mg
Phosphorus: 1.66 mg
Potassium: 11.2 mg
Vitamin A: 0.39 micrograms