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Smoothie vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between smoothie and butter cookie

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C; however, butter cookie has more iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% more.
  • Smoothie is lower in sugar.
  • Butter cookie has a higher glycemic index than smoothie.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +362.5%
Contains more IronIron +1380%

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% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%

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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +1862.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +400%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +744.4%
Contains more OtherOther +370.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Butter cookie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 11.051g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 31%
Fats 0g 18.8g 29%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Iron 0.15mg 2.22mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 26%
Copper 0.2mg 22%
Calories 37kcal 467kcal 22%
Carbs 8.16g 68.9g 20%
Folate 76µg 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 18%
Selenium 8.4µg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 3.19mg 15%
Phosphorus 102mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.522g 14%
Sodium 29mg 282mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 10%
Protein 1.22g 6.1g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 7%
Manganese 0.17mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.36µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.036mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Zinc 0.38mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Potassium 24mg 111mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Calcium 41mg 29mg 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 68.1g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 20.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0%
Valine 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Butter cookie
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
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.