Smoothie vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between smoothie and fast food
- Smoothie is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet fast food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fast food is 36% higher.
- Smoothie contains less sodium.
- Smoothie has a lower glycemic index than fast food.
Food types used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | -91.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +720.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1940% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +588.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +270.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 3.06mg | 36% |
| Protein | 1.22g | 16.52g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 5.617mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0.89µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 26% | |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 23% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 4.493g | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 19% | |
| Fats | 0g | 12.01g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 37kcal | 297kcal | 13% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 331mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.212mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 31.5g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 24mg | 197mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 41mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 7.35g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +134.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1254.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +286% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.1% |
