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Smoothie vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between smoothie and coconut

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while coconut has more fiber, iron, and potassium.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 148% higher.
  • Smoothie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of smoothie is 44, while the glycemic index of coconut is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1383.3%
Contains more IronIron +1520%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +642.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.9%
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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +92.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +173%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.6%
Contains more OtherOther +182.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 29.698g 135%
Manganese 1.5mg 65%
Fats 0g 33.49g 52%
Copper 0.435mg 48%
Fiber 0g 9g 36%
Iron 0.15mg 2.43mg 29%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 3.3mg 24%
Selenium 10.1µg 18%
Phosphorus 113mg 16%
Calories 37kcal 354kcal 16%
Potassium 24mg 356mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Folate 26µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 4%
Protein 1.22g 3.33g 4%
Calcium 41mg 14mg 3%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 15.23g 2%
Net carbs 8.16g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 6.23g N/A
Sodium 29mg 20mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Smoothie Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.