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Black tea vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between black tea and smoothie

  • Black tea has less vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 27% more.
  • Smoothie has a higher glycemic index than black tea.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +650%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2620%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~90.28g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Smoothie DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 24.5mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg 10%
Manganese 0.219mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.082mg 6%
Caffeine 20mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.816mg 5%
Calcium 0mg 41mg 4%
Carbs 0.3g 8.16g 3%
Protein 0g 1.22g 2%
Calories 1kcal 37kcal 2%
Iron 0.02mg 0.15mg 2%
Copper 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Sodium 3mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 0.3g 8.16g N/A
Potassium 37mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 0g 7.35g N/A
Zinc 0.02mg 0%
Phosphorus 1mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0%
Choline 0.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black tea Smoothie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs 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
1%
Black tea
11%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black tea
Black tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black tea
Black tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.