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Minestrone vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Minestrone and Smoothie?

  • Smoothie is richer than Minestrone in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% more.
  • Minestrone has 9 times more Sodium than Smoothie. While Minestrone has 254mg of Sodium, Smoothie has only 29mg.

We used Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 Iron +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +441.7%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +441.7%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%

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 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 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 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Equal in Water - 90.28
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
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.
Minestrone Smoothie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 8.16g Smoothie
Protein 1.77g 1.22g Minestrone
Fats 1.04g 0g Minestrone
Carbs 4.66g 8.16g Smoothie
Calories 34kcal 37kcal Smoothie
Sugar 7.35g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 0g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 41mg Smoothie
Iron 0.38mg 0.15mg Minestrone
Magnesium 3mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 23mg Minestrone
Potassium 130mg 24mg Minestrone
Sodium 254mg 29mg Smoothie
Zinc 0.31mg Minestrone
Copper 0.051mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.152mg Minestrone
Vitamin A 970IU 408IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 0.5mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.022mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.018mg Minestrone
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.082mg Smoothie
Folate 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Smoothie
Low Fats diet ok
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
9%
Minestrone
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.