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Smoothie vs. Chocolate syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and chocolate syrup different?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, while chocolate syrup is higher in iron, fiber, and potassium.
  • Smoothie covers your daily need for vitamin C, 27% more than chocolate syrup.
  • Smoothie is lower in sugar.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Beverages, chocolate syrup 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 46% 4.2% 20% 79% 171% 20% 55% 9.4% 50% 7.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +833.3%
Contains more IronIron +1306.7%

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 0.67% 0% 0.4% 0% 2.3% 12% 6% 0.78% 1.4% 0% 1.3% 1.5% 0.71%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
2% 65% 31%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 1.13 g
Carbs: 65.1 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more WaterWater +191.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +697.8%
Contains more OtherOther +97.1%

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 syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Chocolate syrup DV% diff.
Copper 0.512mg 57%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.2mg 27%
Iron 0.15mg 2.11mg 25%
Carbs 8.16g 65.1g 19%
Phosphorus 129mg 18%
Manganese 0.382mg 17%
Magnesium 65mg 15%
Calories 37kcal 279kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Zinc 0.73mg 7%
Potassium 24mg 224mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.006mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 14mg 3%
Selenium 1.4µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.322mg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.519g 2%
Caffeine 6mg 2%
Protein 1.22g 2.1g 2%
Sodium 29mg 72mg 2%
Fats 0g 1.13g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.286g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 62.5g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 49.65g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Choline 1.3mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.026g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Chocolate syrup
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
2%
Chocolate syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
46%
Chocolate syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chocolate syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174117/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.