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SlimFast shake vs. Powerade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between SlimFast shake and Powerade

  • SlimFast shake has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Powerade is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Powerade covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11753% more than SlimFast shake.

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

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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 0% 0.3% 1.6% 3.4% 0% 0.27% 0.43% 5.5% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 29% 0% 35308% 114% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.7%
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
8% 92%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 7.84 g
Water: 91.91 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +5660%
Contains more OtherOther +575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +822.4%
~equal in Water ~91.91g

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.028 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18990.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +935.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%

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 Powerade
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 SlimFast shake Powerade Opinion
Calories 58kcal 32kcal SlimFast shake
Protein 6.59g 0g SlimFast shake
Fats 2.88g 0.05g SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Net carbs 0.45g 7.84g Powerade
Carbs 0.85g 7.84g Powerade
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Powerade
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU SlimFast shake
Magnesium 44mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Calcium 130mg 1mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 179mg 18mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.96mg 0.09mg SlimFast shake
Sugar 0.6g 6.11g SlimFast shake
Fiber 0.4g 0g SlimFast shake
Copper 0.014mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Zinc 0.85mg 0.01mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 136mg 1mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 72mg 42mg Powerade
Vitamin A 565IU 0IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 4.58mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Selenium 4.5µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.011mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 2.39mg 1.565mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B5 1.195mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 153mg Powerade
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.91µg Powerade
Vitamin K 6.5µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Folate 39µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.008g Powerade
Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g 0.011g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.29g 0.028g SlimFast shake
Fructose 3.22g Powerade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/nutrients
  2. Powerade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175108/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.