Smoothie vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between smoothie and hot chocolate
- Smoothie has more vitamin C; however, hot chocolate has more vitamin B12, calcium, and potassium.
- Smoothie's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 27% more.
- Smoothie has 6 times more vitamin B3 than hot chocolate. Smoothie has 0.816mg of vitamin B3, while hot chocolate has 0.133mg.
- Smoothie is lower in sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +720.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +513.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.22 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.28 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.4% |
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Water
~82.45g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0.2mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0.49µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 41mg | 114mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.431g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 24mg | 197mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 1.22g | 3.52g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 0.133mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Fats | 0g | 2.34g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 2% | |
| Calories | 37kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 10.74g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 1% | |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.35g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)