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Smoothie vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between smoothie and salmon raw

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, and iron.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 123% more than smoothie.
  • The glycemic index of smoothie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1941.7%
Contains more IronIron +433.3%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +863.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +897.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1225%
~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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1526.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1464.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 3.18µg 123%
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.818mg 57%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 7.86mg 44%
Protein 1.22g 19.84g 37%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 29%
Phosphorus 200mg 29%
Copper 0.25mg 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 17%
Potassium 24mg 490mg 14%
Fats 0g 6.34g 10%
Iron 0.15mg 0.8mg 8%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Folate 25µg 6%
Zinc 0.64mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 5%
Calories 37kcal 142kcal 5%
Saturated fat 0g 0.981g 4%
Calcium 41mg 12mg 3%
Carbs 8.16g 0g 3%
Manganese 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Sodium 29mg 44mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 0g N/A
Sugar 7.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.