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Smoothie vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smoothie and Jerky different?

  • Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, however, Jerky is richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 89% higher.
  • Smoothie has less Sodium.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed are the varieties used 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.
Smoothie
Smoothie
2
:
8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +105%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Iron +3513.3%
Contains more Potassium +2387.5%
Smoothie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +105%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Iron +3513.3%
Contains more Potassium +2387.5%

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.
Smoothie
Smoothie
2
:
10
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +312.5%
Smoothie
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +312.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoothie
Smoothie
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Water +286.5%
Contains more Protein +2621.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Other +1911.8%
Smoothie
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Water +286.5%
Contains more Protein +2621.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Other +1911.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 1.22g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 8.16g 11g Jerky
Calories 37kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 7.35g 9g Smoothie
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 41mg 20mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg Jerky
Potassium 24mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 29mg 2081mg Smoothie
Zinc 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0g 10.85g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 2052mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.