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Smoothie vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and chocolate different?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin A; however, chocolate is richer in iron, fiber, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for chocolate is 98% higher.
  • Smoothie contains 8 times more vitamin A than chocolate. While smoothie contains 408IU of vitamin A, chocolate contains only 50IU.
  • Smoothie has less sugar.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than smoothie (44).

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.
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2229.2%
Contains more IronIron +5246.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.23µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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 WaterWater +9207.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +649.6%
Contains more OtherOther +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 114%
Iron 0.15mg 8.02mg 98%
Saturated fat 0g 18.519g 84%
Manganese 1.419mg 62%
Fats 0g 31.28g 48%
Magnesium 146mg 35%
Phosphorus 206mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 27%
Calories 37kcal 546kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 24%
Zinc 2.01mg 18%
Carbs 8.16g 61.17g 18%
Potassium 24mg 559mg 16%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Protein 1.22g 4.88g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.042mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 56mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.725mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 47.9g N/A
Sodium 29mg 24mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.23µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.55g)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.