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Carrot juice vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carrot juice and Smoothie

  • Carrot juice has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Smoothie has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
  • 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 Carrot juice, canned 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 10% 7.2% 26% 17% 15% 4.9% 18% 8.6% 17% 3.3%
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 +1116.7%
Contains more IronIron +206.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%

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 28% 1147% 23% 0% 23% 13% 7.2% 14% 50% 0% 39% 3% 5.4%
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% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4587.3%
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 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 9.28 g
Water: 88.87 g
Other: 0.75 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.7%
Contains more OtherOther +120.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.4%
~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.
Carrot juice Smoothie
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 Carrot juice Smoothie Opinion
Calories 40kcal 37kcal Carrot juice
Protein 0.95g 1.22g Smoothie
Fats 0.15g 0g Carrot juice
Vitamin C 8.5mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Net carbs 8.48g 8.16g Carrot juice
Carbs 9.28g 8.16g Carrot juice
Magnesium 14mg Carrot juice
Calcium 24mg 41mg Smoothie
Potassium 292mg 24mg Carrot juice
Iron 0.46mg 0.15mg Carrot juice
Sugar 3.91g 7.35g Carrot juice
Fiber 0.8g 0g Carrot juice
Copper 0.046mg Carrot juice
Zinc 0.18mg Carrot juice
Phosphorus 42mg Carrot juice
Sodium 66mg 29mg Smoothie
Vitamin A 19124IU 408IU Carrot juice
Vitamin A 956µg Carrot juice
Vitamin E 1.16mg Carrot juice
Manganese 0.13mg Carrot juice
Selenium 0.6µg Carrot juice
Vitamin B1 0.092mg Carrot juice
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Carrot juice
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.228mg Carrot juice
Vitamin B6 0.217mg 0.082mg Carrot juice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 15.5µg Carrot juice
Folate 4µg Carrot juice
Choline 9.9mg Carrot juice
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0g 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
Carrot juice Smoothie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
104%
Carrot juice
13%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Carrot juice
2%
Smoothie

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?
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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. Carrot juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170491/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.