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Smoothie vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between smoothie and curry powder

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, curry powder has more iron, fiber, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for iron is 237% more.
  • Curry powder is lower in sugar.
  • Smoothie has a higher glycemic index than curry powder.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Spices, curry powder.

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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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1180.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4775%
Contains more IronIron +12633.3%

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +299.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28%
~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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +925.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1071.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +584.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1979.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 361%
Iron 0.15mg 19.1mg 237%
Fiber 0g 53.2g 213%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Copper 1.2mg 133%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Selenium 40.3µg 73%
Magnesium 255mg 61%
Phosphorus 367mg 52%
Calcium 41mg 525mg 48%
Zinc 4.7mg 43%
Potassium 24mg 1170mg 34%
Protein 1.22g 14.29g 26%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.7mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 22%
Fats 0g 14.01g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 20%
Carbs 8.16g 55.83g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 3.26mg 15%
Folate 56µg 14%
Calories 37kcal 325kcal 14%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.648g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.105mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Sodium 29mg 52mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 2.76g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Curry powder
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
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder 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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.