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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 of 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% 24% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Chocolate syrup Opinion
Calories 37kcal 279kcal Chocolate syrup
Protein 1.22g 2.1g Chocolate syrup
Fats 0g 1.13g Chocolate syrup
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.2mg Smoothie
Net carbs 8.16g 62.5g Chocolate syrup
Carbs 8.16g 65.1g Chocolate syrup
Magnesium 65mg Chocolate syrup
Calcium 41mg 14mg Smoothie
Potassium 24mg 224mg Chocolate syrup
Iron 0.15mg 2.11mg Chocolate syrup
Sugar 7.35g 49.65g Smoothie
Fiber 0g 2.6g Chocolate syrup
Copper 0.512mg Chocolate syrup
Zinc 0.73mg Chocolate syrup
Phosphorus 129mg Chocolate syrup
Sodium 29mg 72mg Smoothie
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.02mg Chocolate syrup
Manganese 0.382mg Chocolate syrup
Selenium 1.4µg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B1 0.009mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B2 0.05mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.322mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.013mg Chocolate syrup
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.006mg Smoothie
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 0.5µg Chocolate syrup
Folate 2µg Chocolate syrup
Choline 1.3mg Chocolate syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 0.519g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.286g Chocolate syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.026g Chocolate syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
13%
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 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 ($)
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 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.