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Smoothie vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smoothie and Cocktail sauce different?

  • Smoothie is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, while Cocktail sauce is higher in Iron, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Cocktail sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 41% more than Smoothie.
  • Smoothie is lower in Sugar.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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.
Contains more Calcium +57.7%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Iron +453.3%
Contains more Potassium +1187.5%
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 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Calcium +57.7%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Iron +453.3%
Contains more Potassium +1187.5%

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 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.82
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
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 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.82
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +245.8%
Contains more Other +988.2%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +245.8%
Contains more Other +988.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 1.22g 1.36g Cocktail sauce
Fats 0g 1.05g Cocktail sauce
Carbs 8.16g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 37kcal 124kcal Cocktail sauce
Sugar 7.35g 11.83g Smoothie
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 41mg 26mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 0.83mg Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 17mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 30mg Cocktail sauce
Potassium 24mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 29mg 983mg Smoothie
Zinc 0.38mg Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.148mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 2.2µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 408IU 359IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 24.5mg 11.6mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.021mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B2 0.047mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.82mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.08mg Smoothie
Folate 17µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cocktail sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Cocktail sauce
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 954mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.