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Smoothie vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between smoothie and focaccia

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, focaccia is richer in iron, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Focaccia covers your daily iron needs 38% more than smoothie.
  • Focaccia contains less sugar.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of focaccia is 63, while the glycemic index of smoothie is 44.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, 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.
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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375%
Contains more IronIron +2006.7%

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%
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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +349.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +96.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +618.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339%
Contains more OtherOther +373.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Focaccia
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 39%
Iron 0.15mg 3.16mg 38%
Folate 138µg 35%
Selenium 15.9µg 29%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Sodium 29mg 561mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 3.67mg 18%
Phosphorus 128mg 18%
Manganese 0.364mg 16%
Protein 1.22g 8.77g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 13%
Fats 0g 7.89g 12%
Zinc 1.33mg 12%
Calories 37kcal 249kcal 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Copper 0.091mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Carbs 8.16g 35.82g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 7%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Saturated fat 0g 0.877g 4%
Potassium 24mg 114mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.113mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 35mg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 1.75g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.