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SlimFast shake vs. Powerade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between SlimFast shake and Powerade

  • SlimFast shake has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Powerade is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Powerade covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11753% more than SlimFast shake.

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

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

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 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.7%
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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