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Smoothie vs. Ice pop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between smoothie and ice pop

  • The amount of vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 in smoothie is higher than in ice pop.
  • Smoothie covers your daily vitamin C needs 26% more than ice pop.
  • Smoothie contains less sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Frozen novelties, ice type, pop.

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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 0.71% 0% 1.3% 20% 0% 4.1% 0% 0.91% 0% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
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 B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +750%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Ice pop DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.7mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0mg 6%
Iron 0.15mg 0.54mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0mg 5%
Carbs 8.16g 19.23g 4%
Calcium 41mg 0mg 4%
Fructose 2.72g 3%
Protein 1.22g 0g 2%
Calories 37kcal 79kcal 2%
Sodium 29mg 7mg 1%
Zinc 0.15mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.24g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 19.23g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Potassium 24mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g 13.66g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.013g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.016g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Ice pop
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
0%
Ice pop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
3%
Ice pop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice pop
Ice pop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice pop
Ice pop 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 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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.