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Smoothie vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smoothie and Dashi different?

  • Smoothie is richer in Vitamin C, while Dashi is higher in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Dashi covers your daily need of Sodium 45% more than Smoothie.
  • Smoothie contains 22 times more Vitamin C than Dashi. Smoothie contains 24.5mg of Vitamin C, while Dashi contains 1.1mg.
  • Smoothie is lower in Sugar.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry 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.
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Dashi
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +356.1%
Contains more Iron +586.7%
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 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 140% 3% 0% 0% 151%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +356.1%
Contains more Iron +586.7%
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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10
Dashi
Contains more Vitamin C +2127.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
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 30% 15% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 0% 24% 16% 38% 168%
Contains more Vitamin C +2127.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Dashi
Contains more Water +3825.2%
Contains more Protein +1268.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +695.1%
Contains more Other +555.9%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Water +3825.2%
Contains more Protein +1268.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +695.1%
Contains more Other +555.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Dashi Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 64.68g Dashi
Protein 1.22g 16.7g Dashi
Fats 0g 13.89g Dashi
Carbs 8.16g 64.88g Dashi
Calories 37kcal 438kcal Dashi
Sugar 7.35g 14.47g Smoothie
Fiber 0g 0.2g Dashi
Calcium 41mg 187mg Dashi
Iron 0.15mg 1.03mg Dashi
Magnesium 56mg Dashi
Phosphorus 166mg Dashi
Potassium 24mg 309mg Dashi
Sodium 29mg 1067mg Smoothie
Zinc 0.09mg Dashi
Selenium 27.6µg Dashi
Vitamin A 408IU 500IU Dashi
Vitamin A RAE 25µg Dashi
Vitamin E 0.72mg Dashi
Vitamin C 24.5mg 1.1mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Dashi
Vitamin B2 0.43mg Dashi
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 2.46mg Dashi
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.1mg Dashi
Folate 21µg Dashi
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.3µg Dashi
Vitamin K 66.9µg Dashi
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0g 3.433g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g Dashi
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g Dashi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Dashi
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
38%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 1038mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.