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Smoothie vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between smoothie and kiwi

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin A, yet kiwi is higher in vitamin C, fiber, and potassium.
  • Kiwi covers your daily vitamin C needs 76% more than smoothie.
  • The glycemic index of smoothie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Kiwifruit, green, raw.

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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%
Kiwi
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1200%
Contains more IronIron +106.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%

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%
Kiwi
9
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 309% 1.3% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +278.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Kiwi
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.7%
Contains more OtherOther +79.4%
~equal in Protein ~1.14g
~equal in Water ~83.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Kiwi DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 92.7mg 76%
Vitamin K 40.3µg 34%
Copper 0.13mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Vitamin E 1.46mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Potassium 24mg 312mg 8%
Folate 25µg 6%
Fructose 4.35g 5%
Phosphorus 34mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Manganese 0.098mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.341mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.287g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 2%
Iron 0.15mg 0.31mg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 14.66g 2%
Calories 37kcal 61kcal 1%
Sodium 29mg 3mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.52g 1%
Zinc 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.063mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 34mg 1%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Protein 1.22g 1.14g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 11.66g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 8.99g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.029g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.061mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Kiwi
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
39%
Kiwi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
14%
Kiwi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kiwi
Kiwi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kiwi
Kiwi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.