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Smoothie vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between smoothie and chives

  • Smoothie has more vitamin B12; however, chives are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, fiber, potassium, and calcium.
  • Chives cover your daily need for vitamin A, 79% more than smoothie.
  • Chives have less sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Chives, 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%
Chives
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1133.3%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%

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%
Chives
10
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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.3%
~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
Chives
4
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +194.1%
~equal in Water ~90.65g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 177%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 58.1mg 37%
Folate 105µg 26%
Vitamin A 218µg 24%
Iron 0.15mg 1.6mg 18%
Copper 0.157mg 17%
Manganese 0.373mg 16%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 9%
Phosphorus 58mg 8%
Potassium 24mg 296mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Zinc 0.56mg 5%
Calcium 41mg 92mg 5%
Protein 1.22g 3.27g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.138mg 4%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.146g 1%
Choline 5.2mg 1%
Sodium 29mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Carbs 8.16g 4.35g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.647mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.73g 1%
Calories 37kcal 30kcal 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 1.85g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.095g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives 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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.