Smoothie vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between smoothie and minestrone?
- Smoothie is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B12, yet minestrone is higher in vitamin A.
- Smoothie's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 27% more.
- The amount of sodium in smoothie is lower.
We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water types 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 CalciumCalcium | +192.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +441.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.22 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.28 g
Other:
0.34 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.9% |
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Water
~91.33g
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 Cholesterol |
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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 Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0.5mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 254mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 5% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 0.391mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 130mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0g | 1.04g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.22g | 1.77g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 8.16g | 4.66g | 1% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.16g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.35g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
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
11%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.