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Smoothie vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between smoothie and chicken meat?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, while chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and potassium.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 48% higher.
  • Chicken meat is lower in sugar.
  • Smoothie has a higher glycemic index (44) than chicken meat (0).

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +829.2%
Contains more IronIron +740%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +940.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +51.9%
Contains more OtherOther +-197.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2137.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

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 meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Chicken meat DV% diff.
Protein 1.22g 27.3g 52%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 8.487mg 48%
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Phosphorus 182mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.4mg 24%
Fats 0g 13.6g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 20%
Zinc 1.94mg 18%
Saturated fat 0g 3.79g 17%
Iron 0.15mg 1.26mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 13%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Calories 37kcal 239kcal 10%
Copper 0.066mg 7%
Potassium 24mg 223mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.3µg 3%
Calcium 41mg 15mg 3%
Carbs 8.16g 0g 3%
Sodium 29mg 82mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 7.35g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.