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Smoothie vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between smoothie and honey

  • Honey has less vitamin C and vitamin B12 than smoothie.
  • Smoothie covers your daily need for vitamin C, 27% more than honey.
  • Smoothie has less sugar.
  • The glycemic index of honey is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Honey.

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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%
Honey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +583.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%

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%
Honey
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~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
Honey
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82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +306.7%
Contains more WaterWater +428%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +909.8%
~equal in Fats ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Honey
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Honey DV% diff.
Fructose 40.94g 51%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.5mg 27%
Carbs 8.16g 82.4g 25%
Calories 37kcal 304kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Calcium 41mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.024mg 4%
Copper 0.036mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.121mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 3%
Iron 0.15mg 0.42mg 3%
Zinc 0.22mg 2%
Protein 1.22g 0.3g 2%
Folate 2µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Potassium 24mg 52mg 1%
Phosphorus 4mg 1%
Sodium 29mg 4mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 82.2g N/A
Magnesium 2mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g 82.12g N/A
Choline 2.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0%
Threonine 0.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.01mg 0%
Lysine 0.008mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0%
Valine 0.009mg 0%
Histidine 0.001mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Honey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Honey
Honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honey
Honey 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 contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.