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Smoothie vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between smoothie and corn raw

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B12, yet corn raw is richer in fiber, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for smoothie is 20% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1025%
Contains more IronIron +246.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.4%
~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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.2%
Contains more OtherOther +85.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Corn raw
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Corn raw DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 6.8mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 13%
Phosphorus 89mg 13%
Folate 42µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Manganese 0.163mg 7%
Potassium 24mg 270mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.77mg 6%
Copper 0.054mg 6%
Iron 0.15mg 0.52mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 4%
Choline 23mg 4%
Zinc 0.46mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 2mg 4%
Carbs 8.16g 18.7g 4%
Protein 1.22g 3.27g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Calories 37kcal 86kcal 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Fats 0g 1.35g 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.093mg 1%
Sodium 29mg 15mg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.325g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 6.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw 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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.