Smoothie vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are smoothie and crouton different?
- Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, crouton is richer in iron, vitamin B3, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for iron for crouton is 49% higher.
- Smoothie has less sodium.
- Smoothie has a lower glycemic index (44) than crouton (72).
Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Croutons, plain 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +416.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2620% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +566.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1541.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +875.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +800.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +635.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 68% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 4.08mg | 49% |
| Folate | 132µg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 698mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 5.439mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 73.5g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 21% | |
| Protein | 1.22g | 11.9g | 21% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 407kcal | 19% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 0g | 6.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.51g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 124mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.35g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton 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 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.