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Smoothie vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between smoothie and English muffins?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while English muffins are higher in fiber and iron.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 27% higher.
  • Smoothie is lower in sodium.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than smoothie (44).

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +445.8%
Contains more IronIron +493.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +24400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +114.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +531.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +463.7%
Contains more OtherOther +605.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.1mg 27%
Sodium 29mg 464mg 19%
Phosphorus 133mg 19%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 15%
Copper 0.129mg 14%
Protein 1.22g 7.7g 13%
Carbs 8.16g 46g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Calories 37kcal 235kcal 10%
Folate 37µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 9%
Iron 0.15mg 0.89mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.04µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.566mg 5%
Potassium 24mg 131mg 3%
Fats 0g 1.8g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.043mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 52mg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.259g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 7.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.