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Smoothie vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between smoothie and hot dogs?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% more.
  • The amount of sodium in smoothie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Frankfurter, meat 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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +533.3%
Contains more IronIron +626.7%

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +554.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.7%
Contains more WaterWater +60.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +741%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +929.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Hot dog
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 Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 1.57µg 55%
Sodium 29mg 1090mg 46%
Fats 0g 25.76g 40%
Saturated fat 0g 7.666g 35%
Phosphorus 206mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Selenium 12.5µg 23%
Protein 1.22g 10.26g 18%
Calories 37kcal 290kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 2.665mg 12%
Iron 0.15mg 1.09mg 12%
Copper 0.097mg 11%
Zinc 1.2mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.166mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Calcium 41mg 99mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 5%
Potassium 24mg 152mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 4%
Manganese 0.045mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Carbs 8.16g 4.17g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 7.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 1061mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog 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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.