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Smoothie vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between smoothie and bagel

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet bagel is higher in iron, fiber, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Bagel covers your daily iron needs 33% more than smoothie.
  • The amount of sodium in smoothie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of smoothie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Bagels, wheat.

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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%
Bagel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +587.5%
Contains more IronIron +1740%

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%
Bagel
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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% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Bagel
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10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +140.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +736.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +499.1%
Contains more OtherOther +438.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Bagel DV% diff.
Manganese 1.43mg 62%
Selenium 28.7µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 34%
Iron 0.15mg 2.76mg 33%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Phosphorus 142mg 20%
Folate 76µg 19%
Copper 0.175mg 19%
Sodium 29mg 439mg 18%
Protein 1.22g 10.2g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 3.37mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 16%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 8.16g 48.89g 14%
Magnesium 51mg 12%
Calories 37kcal 250kcal 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.147mg 5%
Potassium 24mg 165mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 20mg 2%
Fats 0g 1.53g 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 44.79g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 6.12g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Bagel
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
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients
  2. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.