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Herbal tea vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Herbal tea and Smoothie?

  • Smoothie has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 than Herbal tea.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% higher.

We used Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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.
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +20%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1940%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1940%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 90.28
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 90.28

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.16g Smoothie
Protein 0g 1.22g Smoothie
Carbs 0g 8.16g Smoothie
Calories 0kcal 37kcal Smoothie
Sugar 0g 7.35g Herbal tea
Calcium 8mg 41mg Smoothie
Iron 0.08mg 0.15mg Smoothie
Magnesium 3mg Herbal tea
Phosphorus 1mg Herbal tea
Potassium 20mg 24mg Smoothie
Sodium 4mg 29mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.04mg Herbal tea
Manganese 0.477mg Herbal tea
Vitamin A 0IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin C 0mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.082mg Smoothie
Folate 1µg Herbal tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Herbal tea Smoothie
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Herbal tea
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.