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Smoothie vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between smoothie and fish sauce?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, while fish sauce is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, and potassium.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 340% higher.
  • Fish sauce has 49 times less vitamin C than smoothie. Smoothie has 24.5mg of vitamin C, while fish sauce has 0.5mg.
  • Fish sauce is lower in sugar.
  • Smoothie has a higher glycemic index (44) than fish sauce (0).

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1100%
Contains more IronIron +420%
~equal in Calcium ~43mg

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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +382.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27%
Contains more ProteinProtein +314.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +5847.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Fish sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Fish sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 29mg 7851mg 340%
Magnesium 175mg 42%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.5mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.396mg 24%
Selenium 9.1µg 17%
Folate 51µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.48µg 10%
Manganese 0.233mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 2.313mg 9%
Protein 1.22g 5.06g 8%
Potassium 24mg 288mg 8%
Iron 0.15mg 0.78mg 8%
Copper 0.05mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 2%
Zinc 0.2mg 2%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 3.64g 2%
Phosphorus 7mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 35kcal 0%
Fats 0g 0.01g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 3.64g N/A
Calcium 41mg 43mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.003g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Fish sauce
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
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 7822mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce 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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.