Banana vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Banana and Smoothie?
- Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Potassium, yet Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
- Banana's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 22% more.
- The amount of Sugar in Smoothie is lower.
We used Bananas, raw and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana types 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1391.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +720% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +347.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +181.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 37kcal |
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| Protein | 1.09g | 1.22g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 24.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.24g | 8.16g |
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| Carbs | 22.84g | 8.16g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 41mg |
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| Potassium | 358mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.15mg |
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| Sugar | 12.23g | 7.35g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.078mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 29mg |
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| Vitamin A | 64IU | 408IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.27mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.816mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 20µg |
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| Choline | 9.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.112g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)