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Smoothie vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between smoothie and gingerbread

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, gingerbread is higher in iron, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need for iron, 34% more than smoothie.
  • Smoothie has 245 times more vitamin C than gingerbread. While smoothie has 24.5mg of vitamin C, gingerbread has only 0.1mg.
  • Smoothie has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1729.2%
Contains more IronIron +1820%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +24400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.7%
~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +222.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +502.9%
Contains more OtherOther +635.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Gingerbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Gingerbread DV% diff.
Iron 0.15mg 2.88mg 34%
Selenium 16.3µg 30%
Manganese 0.683mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.1mg 27%
Fats 0g 16.4g 25%
Copper 0.195mg 22%
Saturated fat 0g 4.122g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 18%
Magnesium 70mg 17%
Calories 37kcal 356kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 16%
Carbs 8.16g 49.2g 14%
Sodium 29mg 327mg 13%
Potassium 24mg 439mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Folate 33µg 8%
Phosphorus 54mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.06µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.738mg 6%
Protein 1.22g 3.9g 5%
Zinc 0.39mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 71mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Net carbs 8.16g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 7.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.