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Powerade vs. SlimFast shake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between powerade and slimFast shake

  • Powerade has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B12; however, slimFast shake is higher in vitamin E, vitamin B5, vitamin C, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Powerade covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11753% more than slimFast shake.
  • SlimFast shake contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than powerade. Powerade contains 0.91µg of vitamin B12, while slimFast shake contains 0.6µg.
  • The glycemic index of powerade is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink and Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan.

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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 0% 0.3% 1.6% 3.4% 0% 0.27% 0.43% 5.5% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +894.4%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +8400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 2.8% 0% 29% 0% 35308% 114% 0% 0% 0%
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 65% 57% 92% 17% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 92%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 7.84 g
Water: 91.91 g
Other: 0.2 g
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +822.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +5660%
Contains more OtherOther +575%
~equal in Water ~88.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.028 g
16% 74% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.29 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18990.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +935.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powerade SlimFast shake DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.208mg 11753%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.58mg 31%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.195mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 19.4mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Phosphorus 1mg 136mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.6µg 13%
Calcium 1mg 130mg 13%
Protein 0g 6.59g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.17mg 13%
Iron 0.09mg 0.96mg 11%
Folate 0µg 39µg 10%
Magnesium 0mg 44mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 4.5µg 8%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.85mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.565mg 2.39mg 5%
Potassium 18mg 179mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 2.1g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.5µg 5%
Fructose 3.22g 4%
Fats 0.05g 2.88g 4%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Saturated fat 0.008g 0.45g 2%
Carbs 7.84g 0.85g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0.29g 2%
Copper 0mg 0.014mg 2%
Calories 32kcal 58kcal 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Sodium 42mg 72mg 1%
Net carbs 7.84g 0.45g N/A
Sugar 6.11g 0.6g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powerade SlimFast shake
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
2727%
Powerade
46%
SlimFast shake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Powerade
24%
SlimFast shake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powerade
Powerade is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powerade
Powerade contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Powerade
Powerade is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.442g)
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. Powerade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175108/nutrients
  2. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.