Smoothie vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are smoothie and milk different?
- Smoothie is higher in vitamin C; however, milk is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for smoothie is 27% higher.
- Smoothie contains 9 times more vitamin B3 than milk. While smoothie contains 0.816mg of vitamin B3, milk contains only 0.093mg.
- Milk has less sugar.
- Milk has a lower glycemic index (31) than smoothie (44).
Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D are the varieties 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +204.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +525% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +777.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +121.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +95.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.6% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0.47µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 125mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 1.22g | 3.37g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.633g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 4.99g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 37kcal | 42kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.35g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins