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Smoothie vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between smoothie and beef broiled

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 100% more than smoothie.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1225%
Contains more IronIron +1633.3%

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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +559.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1000%
~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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +55.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2025.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Beef broiled
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 2.64µg 100%
Zinc 6.31mg 57%
Protein 1.22g 25.93g 49%
Selenium 21.5µg 39%
Iron 0.15mg 2.6mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 5.378mg 29%
Phosphorus 198mg 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Saturated fat 0g 5.895g 27%
Fats 0g 15.41g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.382mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 17%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 13%
Calories 37kcal 250kcal 11%
Copper 0.085mg 9%
Potassium 24mg 318mg 9%
Magnesium 21mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 3%
Carbs 8.16g 0g 3%
Sodium 29mg 72mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 18mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 7.35g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.