Smoothie vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between smoothie and custard?
- Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, yet custard is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and potassium.
- Smoothie's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 27% more.
- Smoothie has 6 times more vitamin B3 than custard. While smoothie has 0.816mg of vitamin B3, custard has only 0.132mg.
- The amount of sugar in custard is lower.
We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types 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 | -65.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +239% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +762.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +24400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +518.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +227% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115.7% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0.1mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 17% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.699mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0.52µg | 12% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 41mg | 139mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.032g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.22g | 3.99g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 52µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 6% | |
| Fats | 0g | 4g | 6% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 207mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 0.132mg | 4% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 122kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.127g | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 17.6g | 3% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.312g | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.35g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins