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Smoothie vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between smoothie and sardine

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, yet sardine is higher in vitamin B12, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 363% more than smoothie.
  • The amount of sodium in smoothie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of sardine is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +831.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1554.2%
Contains more IronIron +1846.7%

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%
Sardine
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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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +542.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3625%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +51.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1918%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1170.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Sardine
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 Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 8.94µg 363%
Selenium 52.7µg 96%
Phosphorus 490mg 70%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Protein 1.22g 24.62g 47%
Iron 0.15mg 2.92mg 35%
Calcium 41mg 382mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 5.245mg 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Copper 0.186mg 21%
Fats 0g 11.45g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 17%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Zinc 1.31mg 12%
Sodium 29mg 307mg 12%
Potassium 24mg 397mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Calories 37kcal 208kcal 9%
Magnesium 39mg 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.528g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.167mg 7%
Manganese 0.108mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Carbs 8.16g 0g 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 8.16g 0g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine 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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.