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Apple juice vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple juice and Smoothie

  • Apple juice has less Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12 than Smoothie.
  • Smoothie covers your daily need of Vitamin C 26% more than Apple juice.
  • Apple juice has 4 times more Potassium than Smoothie. While Apple juice has 101mg of Potassium, Smoothie has only 24mg.
  • Smoothie has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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 Potassium +320.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 4% 3% 9% 1% 1% 4% 10% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Potassium +320.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +25%

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 A +40700%
Contains more Vitamin C +2622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1017.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
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 1% 1% 0% 3% 6% 4% 2% 3% 5% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +40700%
Contains more Vitamin C +2622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1017.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Protein +1120%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Equal in Water - 90.28
11% 88%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.3 g
Water: 88.24 g
Other: 0.23 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Protein +1120%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Equal in Water - 90.28

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple juice Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 11.1g 8.16g Apple juice
Protein 0.1g 1.22g Smoothie
Fats 0.13g 0g Apple juice
Carbs 11.3g 8.16g Apple juice
Calories 46kcal 37kcal Apple juice
Fructose 5.73g Apple juice
Sugar 9.62g 7.35g Smoothie
Fiber 0.2g 0g Apple juice
Calcium 8mg 41mg Smoothie
Iron 0.12mg 0.15mg Smoothie
Magnesium 5mg Apple juice
Phosphorus 7mg Apple juice
Potassium 101mg 24mg Apple juice
Sodium 4mg 29mg Apple juice
Zinc 0.02mg Apple juice
Copper 0.012mg Apple juice
Manganese 0.074mg Apple juice
Selenium 0.1µg Apple juice
Vitamin A 1IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.01mg Apple juice
Vitamin C 0.9mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.021mg Apple juice
Vitamin B2 0.017mg Apple juice
Vitamin B3 0.073mg 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.049mg Apple juice
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.082mg Smoothie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Apple juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Apple juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apple juice 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
2%
Apple juice
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple juice
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple juice
Apple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple juice
Apple juice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173933/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.