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Cranberry juice vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cranberry juice and Smoothie different?

  • Cranberry juice is higher in Vitamin C, however, Smoothie is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cranberry juice is 20% higher.
  • Cranberry juice contains 2 times more Sugar than Smoothie. While Cranberry juice contains 11.87g of Sugar, Smoothie contains only 7.35g.

Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana are the varieties 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 less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Calcium +1266.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 4% 7% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Calcium +1266.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%

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 C +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1890.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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% 5% 0% 141% 0% 0% 1% 4% 0% 0% 0% 3%
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 C +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1890.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +65.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +61.9%
Equal in Water - 90.28
14% 86%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 13.52 g
Water: 86.17 g
Other: 0.21 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 +65.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +61.9%
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.
Cranberry juice Smoothie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry juice Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 13.52g 8.16g Cranberry juice
Protein 0g 1.22g Smoothie
Fats 0.1g 0g Cranberry juice
Carbs 13.52g 8.16g Cranberry juice
Calories 54kcal 37kcal Cranberry juice
Fructose 4.97g Cranberry juice
Sugar 11.87g 7.35g Smoothie
Calcium 3mg 41mg Smoothie
Iron 0.1mg 0.15mg Smoothie
Magnesium 1mg Cranberry juice
Phosphorus 1mg Cranberry juice
Potassium 14mg 24mg Smoothie
Sodium 2mg 29mg Cranberry juice
Zinc 0.03mg Cranberry juice
Copper 0.01mg Cranberry juice
Manganese 0.048mg Cranberry juice
Selenium 0.2µg Cranberry juice
Vitamin A 8IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin C 42.3mg 24.5mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin B3 0.041mg 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.082mg Smoothie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 1µg Cranberry juice
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g Cranberry juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Cranberry juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cranberry 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
13%
Cranberry juice
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Cranberry juice
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Cranberry juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171903/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.