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Plum vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plum and Smoothie?

  • Plum is richer in Fiber, while Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% higher.
  • Smoothie is lower in Sugar.

We used Plums, raw and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana types in this comparison.

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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.
Plum
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 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 +554.2%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +583.3%
~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.
Plum
7
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 32% 21% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
3
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 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 +40%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.3%
~equal in Water ~90.28g
~equal in Other ~0.34g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum Smoothie Opinion
Calories 46kcal 37kcal Plum
Protein 0.7g 1.22g Smoothie
Fats 0.28g 0g Plum
Vitamin C 9.5mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Net carbs 10.02g 8.16g Plum
Carbs 11.42g 8.16g Plum
Magnesium 7mg Plum
Calcium 6mg 41mg Smoothie
Potassium 157mg 24mg Plum
Iron 0.17mg 0.15mg Plum
Sugar 9.92g 7.35g Smoothie
Fiber 1.4g 0g Plum
Copper 0.057mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg Plum
Phosphorus 16mg Plum
Sodium 0mg 29mg Plum
Vitamin A 345IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
Manganese 0.052mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg Plum
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.082mg Smoothie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
Folate 5µg Plum
Choline 1.9mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Fructose 3.07g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Plum 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
9%
Plum
13%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plum
Plum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.