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Smoothie vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between smoothie and black gram

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, black gram is richer in iron, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Black gram covers your daily iron needs 93% more than smoothie.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Mungo beans, mature seeds, 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 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3995.8%
Contains more IronIron +4946.7%

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 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +735.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1966.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +622.9%
Contains more OtherOther +888.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Black gram
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 Black gram DV% diff.
Copper 0.981mg 109%
Iron 0.15mg 7.57mg 93%
Fiber 0g 18.3g 73%
Manganese 1.527mg 66%
Magnesium 267mg 64%
Folate 216µg 54%
Phosphorus 379mg 54%
Protein 1.22g 25.21g 48%
Zinc 3.35mg 30%
Potassium 24mg 983mg 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 18%
Carbs 8.16g 58.99g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.281mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Calories 37kcal 341kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Calcium 41mg 138mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.447mg 4%
Fats 0g 1.64g 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.114g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 40.69g N/A
Sugar 7.35g N/A
Sodium 29mg 38mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.085g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.875mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 2.089mg 0%
Lysine 1.674mg 0%
Methionine 0.367mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0%
Valine 1.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Smoothie Black gram
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
34%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram 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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.