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Chocolate syrup vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate syrup and Smoothie different?

  • Chocolate syrup is richer in Iron, Fiber, and Potassium, while Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Smoothie covers your daily need of Vitamin C 27% more than Chocolate syrup.
  • Smoothie is lower in Sugar.

Beverages, chocolate syrup and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana types were used 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 Iron +1306.7%
Contains more Potassium +833.3%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 80% 47% 56% 20% 10% 20% 171% 50% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +1306.7%
Contains more Potassium +833.3%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
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 0% 1% 0% 1% 3% 12% 7% 1% 2% 2% 0% 2%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +12150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +697.8%
Contains more Other +97.1%
Contains more Water +191.2%
2% 65% 31%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 1.13 g
Carbs: 65.1 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.67 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 +72.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +697.8%
Contains more Other +97.1%
Contains more Water +191.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate syrup Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 62.5g 8.16g Chocolate syrup
Protein 2.1g 1.22g Chocolate syrup
Fats 1.13g 0g Chocolate syrup
Carbs 65.1g 8.16g Chocolate syrup
Calories 279kcal 37kcal Chocolate syrup
Sugar 49.65g 7.35g Smoothie
Fiber 2.6g 0g Chocolate syrup
Calcium 14mg 41mg Smoothie
Iron 2.11mg 0.15mg Chocolate syrup
Magnesium 65mg Chocolate syrup
Phosphorus 129mg Chocolate syrup
Potassium 224mg 24mg Chocolate syrup
Sodium 72mg 29mg Smoothie
Zinc 0.73mg Chocolate syrup
Copper 0.512mg Chocolate syrup
Manganese 0.382mg Chocolate syrup
Selenium 1.4µg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.02mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin C 0.2mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.009mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B2 0.05mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B3 0.322mg 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.013mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.082mg Smoothie
Folate 2µg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 0.5µg Chocolate syrup
Saturated Fat 0.519g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.286g Chocolate syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.026g Chocolate syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate syrup 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%
Chocolate syrup
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Chocolate syrup
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup 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. Chocolate syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174117/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.

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