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Cinnamon vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cinnamon and Smoothie?

  • Cinnamon is higher in Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Fiber is 212% more.
  • Cinnamon has 55 times more Iron than Smoothie. While Cinnamon has 8.32mg of Iron, Smoothie has only 0.15mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Cinnamon is lower.

We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +2343.9%
Contains more Iron +5446.7%
Contains more Potassium +1695.8%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2343.9%
Contains more Iron +5446.7%
Contains more Potassium +1695.8%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +544.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +544.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +227%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +887.6%
Contains more Other +958.8%
Contains more Water +753.3%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +227%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +887.6%
Contains more Other +958.8%
Contains more Water +753.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon Smoothie
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 8.16g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 1.22g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 8.16g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 37kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 7.35g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 0g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 41mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 0.15mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 24mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 29mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.022mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B2 0.041mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.816mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.082mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Smoothie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cinnamon
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients
  2. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.