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Baby food vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Baby food and Smoothie

  • Baby food has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Smoothie has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 592% more.
  • Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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 +1687.8%
Contains more Iron +31566.7%
Contains more Potassium +1720.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1687.8%
Contains more Iron +31566.7%
Contains more Potassium +1720.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%

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 B3 +4154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1940%
Contains more Vitamin C +965.2%
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 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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 B3 +4154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1940%
Contains more Vitamin C +965.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +799.5%
Contains more Other +870.6%
Contains more Water +1247.5%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 +900%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +799.5%
Contains more Other +870.6%
Contains more Water +1247.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 8.16g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 1.22g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 0g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 8.16g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 37kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g 7.35g Baby food
Fiber 7.5g 0g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 41mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0.15mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 24mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 29mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg Baby food
Selenium 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.816mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.082mg Baby food
Folate 43µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baby food 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
176%
Baby food
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.769g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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 ($)

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.