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SlimFast shake vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between SlimFast shake and Espresso

  • SlimFast shake has more Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Espresso has more Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from SlimFast shake is 30% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more IronIron +638.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1842.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +257.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%

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.
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% 34% 92% 33% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6400%
Contains more FolateFolate +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.177mg

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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5391.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1500%
Contains more OtherOther +487%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.5%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%

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
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +215.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.6%

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 Espresso
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 Espresso Opinion
Calories 58kcal 9kcal SlimFast shake
Protein 6.59g 0.12g SlimFast shake
Fats 2.88g 0.18g SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0.2mg SlimFast shake
Net carbs 0.45g 1.67g Espresso
Carbs 0.85g 1.67g Espresso
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU SlimFast shake
Magnesium 44mg 80mg Espresso
Calcium 130mg 2mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 179mg 115mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.96mg 0.13mg SlimFast shake
Sugar 0.6g 0g Espresso
Fiber 0.4g 0g SlimFast shake
Copper 0.014mg 0.05mg Espresso
Zinc 0.85mg 0.05mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 136mg 7mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 72mg 14mg Espresso
Vitamin A 565IU 0IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 4.58mg 0.01mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Manganese 0.05mg Espresso
Selenium 4.5µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.001mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.177mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 2.39mg 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 1.195mg 0.028mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.002mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin K 6.5µg 0.1µg SlimFast shake
Folate 39µg 1µg SlimFast shake
Choline 0mg 2.6mg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.092g Espresso
Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g 0g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.29g 0.092g SlimFast shake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
SlimFast shake Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
SlimFast shake
10%
Espresso

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?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.