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Smoothie vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smoothie and Chocolate different?

  • Chocolate has more Iron, Fiber, and Potassium than Smoothie.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Chocolate is 98% higher.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +36.6%
Contains more Iron +5246.7%
Contains more Potassium +2229.2%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +36.6%
Contains more Iron +5246.7%
Contains more Potassium +2229.2%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +716%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.23
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +716%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +9207.2%
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +649.6%
Contains more Other +400%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +9207.2%
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +649.6%
Contains more Other +400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 1.22g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 8.16g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 37kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 7.35g 47.9g Smoothie
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 41mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.15mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 24mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 29mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 408IU 50IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.725mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.042mg Smoothie
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.23µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Smoothie
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0g 18.519g Smoothie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Smoothie
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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