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Smoothie vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and chicken fingers different?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, potassium, and iron.
  • Chicken fingers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 46% more than smoothie.
  • Smoothie contains 37 times more vitamin A than chicken fingers. Smoothie contains 408IU of vitamin A, while chicken fingers contain 11IU.
  • Smoothie is lower in sodium.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Fast foods, chicken tenders types were used in this article.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1454.2%
Contains more IronIron +386.7%

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +907%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +419.5%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +93.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1475.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.4%
Contains more OtherOther +764.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 8.217mg 46%
Phosphorus 282mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 39%
Protein 1.22g 19.22g 36%
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Sodium 29mg 769mg 32%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 1.1mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.426mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 25%
Fats 0g 13.95g 21%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.83g 12%
Calories 37kcal 271kcal 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.493g 11%
Potassium 24mg 373mg 10%
Manganese 0.228mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 9%
Copper 0.069mg 8%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Iron 0.15mg 0.73mg 7%
Zinc 0.71mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Folate 19µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.16µg 3%
Carbs 8.16g 17.25g 3%
Calcium 41mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.