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Smoothie vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Smoothie and Instant coffee

  • Instant coffee has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% more.
  • Instant coffee is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water.

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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 more Calcium +925%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +925%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1120%
Contains more Carbs +2300%
Contains more Other +38.2%
Equal in Water - 99.09
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +1120%
Contains more Carbs +2300%
Contains more Other +38.2%
Equal in Water - 99.09

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Instant coffee Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 0.34g Smoothie
Protein 1.22g 0.1g Smoothie
Carbs 8.16g 0.34g Smoothie
Calories 37kcal 2kcal Smoothie
Sugar 7.35g 0g Instant coffee
Calcium 41mg 4mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 0.04mg Smoothie
Magnesium 4mg Instant coffee
Phosphorus 3mg Instant coffee
Potassium 24mg 30mg Instant coffee
Sodium 29mg 4mg Instant coffee
Zinc 0.01mg Instant coffee
Copper 0.011mg Instant coffee
Manganese 0.015mg Instant coffee
Selenium 0.1µg Instant coffee
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Vitamin B2 0.001mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.236mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.001mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0mg Smoothie
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Smoothie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g Instant coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Instant coffee
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Smoothie
0%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
2%
Instant coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.