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Smoothie vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between smoothie and hamburgers?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 50% more.
  • The amount of sodium in smoothie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of smoothie is lower.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this article.

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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% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +841.7%
Contains more IronIron +1820%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +557.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +111.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1300%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.3%
Contains more OtherOther +426.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Hamburger
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 Hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 1.44µg 50%
Iron 0.15mg 2.88mg 34%
Protein 1.22g 17.08g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 5.365mg 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Zinc 2.87mg 26%
Saturated fat 0g 5.096g 23%
Fats 0g 14.36g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 19%
Phosphorus 136mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 18%
Sodium 29mg 414mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 14%
Folate 56µg 14%
Calories 37kcal 295kcal 13%
Copper 0.091mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.203mg 9%
Manganese 0.217mg 9%
Potassium 24mg 226mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Calcium 41mg 102mg 6%
Carbs 8.16g 24.1g 5%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Net carbs 8.16g 23.2g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
Hamburger 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

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.