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Smoothie vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Smoothie and Greek yogurt

  • Smoothie has more Vitamin C, however, Greek yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Smoothie covers your daily Vitamin C needs 27% more than Greek yogurt.
  • Greek yogurt has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Smoothie. Smoothie has 0.816mg of Vitamin B3, while Greek yogurt has 0.208mg.
  • Greek yogurt contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +487.5%

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% 24% 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% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2620%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +212.5%
~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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105%
Contains more ProteinProtein +637.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +111.8%
~equal in Water ~81.3g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Greek yogurt Opinion
Calories 37kcal 97kcal Greek yogurt
Protein 1.22g 9g Greek yogurt
Fats 0g 5g Greek yogurt
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Net carbs 8.16g 3.98g Smoothie
Carbs 8.16g 3.98g Smoothie
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Smoothie
Magnesium 11mg Greek yogurt
Calcium 41mg 100mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 24mg 141mg Greek yogurt
Iron 0.15mg 0mg Smoothie
Sugar 7.35g 4g Greek yogurt
Copper 0.017mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg Greek yogurt
Phosphorus 135mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 29mg 35mg Smoothie
Vitamin A 408IU 15IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin E 0.01mg Greek yogurt
Manganese 0.009mg Greek yogurt
Selenium 9.7µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.208mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.331mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.063mg Smoothie
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.75µg Greek yogurt
Folate 5µg Greek yogurt
Choline 15.1mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 0g 2.395g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g Greek yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

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Smoothie Greek yogurt
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
13%
Smoothie
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.395g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt 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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.