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Smoothie vs. Carrot juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Smoothie and Carrot juice

  • Smoothie has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, however, Carrot juice has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 18% more.
  • Carrot juice is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Carrot juice, canned.

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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.
Smoothie
Smoothie
2
:
8
Carrot juice
Carrot juice
Contains more Calcium +70.8%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Iron +206.7%
Contains more Potassium +1116.7%
Smoothie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Carrot juice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 18% 10% 18% 26% 9% 5% 16% 17% 4%
Contains more Calcium +70.8%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Iron +206.7%
Contains more Potassium +1116.7%

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.
Smoothie
Smoothie
3
:
9
Carrot juice
Carrot juice
Contains more Vitamin C +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4587.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.6%
Smoothie
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%
Carrot juice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1148% 24% 0% 29% 24% 13% 8% 14% 51% 3% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4587.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoothie
Smoothie
2
:
3
Carrot juice
Carrot juice
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +120.6%
Equal in Water - 88.87
Smoothie
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Carrot juice
9% 89%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 9.28 g
Water: 88.87 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +120.6%
Equal in Water - 88.87

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Carrot juice Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 8.48g Carrot juice
Protein 1.22g 0.95g Smoothie
Fats 0g 0.15g Carrot juice
Carbs 8.16g 9.28g Carrot juice
Calories 37kcal 40kcal Carrot juice
Sugar 7.35g 3.91g Carrot juice
Fiber 0g 0.8g Carrot juice
Calcium 41mg 24mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 0.46mg Carrot juice
Magnesium 14mg Carrot juice
Phosphorus 42mg Carrot juice
Potassium 24mg 292mg Carrot juice
Sodium 29mg 66mg Smoothie
Zinc 0.18mg Carrot juice
Copper 0.046mg Carrot juice
Manganese 0.13mg Carrot juice
Selenium 0.6µg Carrot juice
Vitamin A 408IU 19124IU Carrot juice
Vitamin A RAE 956µg Carrot juice
Vitamin E 1.16mg Carrot juice
Vitamin C 24.5mg 8.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.092mg Carrot juice
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Carrot juice
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.386mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.228mg Carrot juice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.217mg Carrot juice
Folate 4µg Carrot juice
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 15.5µg Carrot juice
Saturated Fat 0g 0.027g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Carrot juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.071g Carrot juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Carrot juice
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
14%
Smoothie
112%
Carrot juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
13%
Carrot juice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot juice
Carrot juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot juice
Carrot juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot juice
Carrot juice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot juice
Carrot 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?
?
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients
  2. Carrot juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170491/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.