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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 from 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.
Contains more Calcium +1950%
Contains more Iron +246.7%
Contains more Potassium +1025%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
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 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1950%
Contains more Iron +246.7%
Contains more Potassium +1025%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.4%
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 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.7%
Contains more Protein +168%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +129.2%
Contains more Other +85.3%
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 Water +18.7%
Contains more Protein +168%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +129.2%
Contains more Other +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 Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 16.7g Corn raw
Protein 1.22g 3.27g Corn raw
Fats 0g 1.35g Corn raw
Carbs 8.16g 18.7g Corn raw
Calories 37kcal 86kcal Corn raw
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 7.35g 6.26g Corn raw
Fiber 0g 2g Corn raw
Calcium 41mg 2mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 0.52mg Corn raw
Magnesium 37mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 89mg Corn raw
Potassium 24mg 270mg Corn raw
Sodium 29mg 15mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.46mg Corn raw
Copper 0.054mg Corn raw
Manganese 0.163mg Corn raw
Selenium 0.6µg Corn raw
Vitamin A 408IU 187IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 24.5mg 6.8mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.155mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Corn raw
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.093mg Corn raw
Folate 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0g 0.325g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Smoothie
18%
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.