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Smoothie vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between smoothie and beer

  • The amount of vitamin C and vitamin B12 in smoothie is higher than in beer.
  • Smoothie covers your daily vitamin C needs 27% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of smoothie is 44.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +925%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%

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%
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1085.3%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~91.96g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Beer
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.02µg 9%
Calcium 41mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.046mg 3%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Protein 1.22g 0.46g 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.513mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 2%
Phosphorus 14mg 2%
Iron 0.15mg 0.02mg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 3.55g 2%
Copper 0.005mg 1%
Sodium 29mg 4mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 43kcal 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 3.55g N/A
Potassium 24mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Beer
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer 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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.