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Smoothie vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between smoothie and artichoke

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet artichoke is richer in fiber, iron, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for artichoke is 22% higher.
  • Artichoke contains less sugar.
  • Artichoke has a lower glycemic index than smoothie.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1441.7%
Contains more IronIron +753.3%
~equal in Calcium ~44mg

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +168%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +232.4%
~equal in Water ~84.94g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Artichoke DV% diff.
Copper 0.231mg 26%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Folate 68µg 17%
Magnesium 60mg 14%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 11.7mg 14%
Iron 0.15mg 1.28mg 14%
Phosphorus 90mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 12%
Manganese 0.256mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Potassium 24mg 370mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 4%
Protein 1.22g 3.27g 4%
Sodium 29mg 94mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.116mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Carbs 8.16g 10.51g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.046mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 47kcal 1%
Fats 0g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 5.11g N/A
Calcium 41mg 44mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.036g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Artichoke
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
11%
Smoothie
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.