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Smoothie vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and pork Meat different?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, while pork Meat is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, iron, and potassium.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 51% more than smoothie.
  • Smoothie has a higher glycemic index (44) than pork Meat (0).

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types were 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.
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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +583.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1654.2%
Contains more IronIron +666.7%

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%
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 0% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +810.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +801.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2045.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +155.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 79%
Selenium 38.2µg 69%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.739mg 51%
Protein 1.22g 26.17g 50%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 7.432mg 41%
Phosphorus 267mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 30%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Zinc 2.42mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 20%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.57µg 14%
Iron 0.15mg 1.15mg 13%
Potassium 24mg 421mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 12%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.198g 5%
Calories 37kcal 143kcal 5%
Fats 0g 3.51g 5%
Calcium 41mg 6mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 3%
Carbs 8.16g 0g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Sodium 29mg 57mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 0g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Pork Meat
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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat 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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.