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Smoothie vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between smoothie and cheesecake

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, yet cheesecake is richer in iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheesecake is 50% higher.
  • Smoothie contains 61 times more vitamin C than cheesecake. Smoothie contains 24.5mg of vitamin C, while cheesecake contains 0.4mg.
  • Smoothie contains less sugar.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +275%
Contains more IronIron +320%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6025%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.2%

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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +98%
Contains more ProteinProtein +350.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.5%
Contains more OtherOther +164.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Cheesecake
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 Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0g 22.5g 35%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.4mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 18%
Sodium 29mg 438mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 15%
Calories 37kcal 321kcal 14%
Phosphorus 93mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 11%
Protein 1.22g 5.5g 9%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Carbs 8.16g 25.5g 6%
Iron 0.15mg 0.63mg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Folate 18µg 5%
Zinc 0.51mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.195mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.17µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Copper 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.052mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 2%
Potassium 24mg 90mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Calcium 41mg 51mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.