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Smoothie vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Smoothie and Dough?

  • Smoothie is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, while Dough is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Iron is 47% higher.
  • Dough is lower in Sugar.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.

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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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Dough
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +26.8%
Contains more Iron +2506.7%
Contains more Potassium +387.5%
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 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +26.8%
Contains more Iron +2506.7%
Contains more Potassium +387.5%

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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Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +40700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.5%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +40700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +490.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Dough
Contains more Water +173.6%
Contains more Protein +781.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +535.8%
Contains more Other +473.5%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +173.6%
Contains more Protein +781.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +535.8%
Contains more Other +473.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Dough Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 49.68g Dough
Protein 1.22g 10.75g Dough
Fats 0g 2.42g Dough
Carbs 8.16g 51.88g Dough
Calories 37kcal 272kcal Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 7.35g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 0g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 41mg 52mg Dough
Iron 0.15mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg Dough
Potassium 24mg 117mg Dough
Sodium 29mg 602mg Smoothie
Zinc 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 408IU 1IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0g 0.529g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g Dough
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.