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Powerade vs. SlimFast shake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Powerade and SlimFast shake

  • Powerade has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, however, SlimFast shake is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Powerade covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11753% more than SlimFast shake.
  • SlimFast shake contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Powerade. Powerade contains 0.91µg of Vitamin B12, while SlimFast shake contains 0.6µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink and Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan.

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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 -41.7%
Contains more Calcium +12900%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +13500%
Contains more Potassium +894.4%
Contains more Zinc +8400%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 1% 2% 6% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 36% 32% 59% 16% 10% 24% 5% 0% 25%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Calcium +12900%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +13500%
Contains more Potassium +894.4%
Contains more Zinc +8400%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 B6 +73457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 30% 0% 35308% 0% 114% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 92% 34% 65% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 30% 75% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +822.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +5660%
Contains more Other +575%
Equal in Water - 88.33
8% 92%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 7.84 g
Water: 91.91 g
Other: 0.2 g
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Carbs +822.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +5660%
Contains more Other +575%
Equal in Water - 88.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18990.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +935.7%
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
16% 74% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18990.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +935.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powerade SlimFast shake Opinion
Net carbs 7.84g 0.45g Powerade
Protein 0g 6.59g SlimFast shake
Fats 0.05g 2.88g SlimFast shake
Carbs 7.84g 0.85g Powerade
Calories 32kcal 58kcal SlimFast shake
Fructose 3.22g Powerade
Sugar 6.11g 0.6g SlimFast shake
Fiber 0g 0.4g SlimFast shake
Calcium 1mg 130mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.09mg 0.96mg SlimFast shake
Magnesium 0mg 44mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 1mg 136mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 18mg 179mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 42mg 72mg Powerade
Zinc 0.01mg 0.85mg SlimFast shake
Copper 0mg 0.014mg SlimFast shake
Selenium 0µg 4.5µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin A 0IU 565IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 171µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 0mg 4.58mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 0mg 19.4mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.17mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 1.565mg 2.39mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.195mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.208mg Powerade
Folate 0µg 39µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.6µg Powerade
Vitamin K 0µg 6.5µg SlimFast shake
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Powerade
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0.45g Powerade
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.1g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0.29g SlimFast shake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powerade SlimFast shake
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
2954%
Powerade
50%
SlimFast shake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Powerade
24%
SlimFast shake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powerade
Powerade contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powerade
Powerade is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powerade
Powerade is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.442g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Powerade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175108/nutrients
  2. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.