Smoothie vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between smoothie and malt
- Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, yet malt is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Smoothie covers your daily vitamin C needs 27% more than malt.
- Smoothie contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than malt. While smoothie contains 0.816mg of vitamin B3, malt contains only 0.259mg.
- The glycemic index of smoothie is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -51.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +139% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +616.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +24400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.3% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0.1mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.883g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0.42µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 41mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 0g | 3.29g | 5% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 1.22g | 3.37g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 0.259mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 2% | |
| Calories | 37kcal | 85kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 11.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.35g | 6.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt is relatively richer in vitamins