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SlimFast shake vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between slimFast shake and coffee

  • Coffee has less vitamin E, vitamin B1,2, vitamin C, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and calcium than slimFast shake.
  • SlimFast shake covers your daily need for vitamin E, 30% more than coffee.
  • The glycemic index of slimFast shake is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.3%
Contains more IronIron +9500%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +4150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%

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 65% 57% 92% 17% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 0%
Coffee
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1850%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5391.7%
Contains more FatsFats +14300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +187.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 74% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.29 g
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient SlimFast shake Coffee DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.58mg 0.01mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0µg 25%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg 19%
Phosphorus 136mg 3mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.195mg 0.254mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.001mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.39mg 0.191mg 14%
Protein 6.59g 0.12g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.014mg 13%
Calcium 130mg 2mg 13%
Iron 0.96mg 0.01mg 12%
Magnesium 44mg 3mg 10%
Caffeine 0mg 40mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.076mg 9%
Folate 39µg 2µg 9%
Zinc 0.85mg 0.02mg 8%
Selenium 4.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.5µg 0.1µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.1g 0.015g 5%
Potassium 179mg 49mg 4%
Fats 2.88g 0.02g 4%
Calories 58kcal 1kcal 3%
Sodium 72mg 2mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.45g 0.002g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.29g 0.001g 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.014mg 0.002mg 1%
Manganese 0.023mg 1%
Carbs 0.85g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.45g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 0g N/A
Choline 0mg 2.6mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
SlimFast shake Coffee
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
46%
SlimFast shake
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
SlimFast shake
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)

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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/nutrients
  2. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.