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Smoothie vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between smoothie and barbecue sauce?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B12, yet barbecue sauce is higher in iron and potassium.
  • Barbecue sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 43% more.
  • The amount of sugar in smoothie is lower.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Sauce, barbecue types in this article.

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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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +866.7%
Contains more IronIron +326.7%

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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.075mg

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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.8%
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +399.6%
Contains more OtherOther +802.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 29mg 1027mg 43%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.6mg 27%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Carbs 8.16g 40.77g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Copper 0.072mg 8%
Calories 37kcal 172kcal 7%
Potassium 24mg 232mg 6%
Iron 0.15mg 0.64mg 6%
Manganese 0.126mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 3%
Phosphorus 20mg 3%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Choline 7.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 1%
Protein 1.22g 0.82g 1%
Fats 0g 0.63g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.597mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.075mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 33mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 39.87g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.045g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Barbecue sauce
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
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 998mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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 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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.