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Smoothie vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between smoothie and muffin

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C and vitamin A, while muffin has more iron.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 26% higher.
  • Muffin contains 6 times less vitamin A than smoothie. Smoothie contains 408IU of vitamin A, while muffin contains 73IU.
  • The amount of sugar in smoothie is lower.
  • Smoothie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of smoothie is 44, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +404.2%
Contains more IronIron +766.7%
~equal in Calcium ~44mg

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%
Muffin
10
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.8%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +261.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +549.5%
Contains more OtherOther +335.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.9mg 26%
Fats 0g 16.07g 25%
Phosphorus 146mg 21%
Manganese 0.449mg 20%
Calories 37kcal 375kcal 17%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Carbs 8.16g 53g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 14%
Iron 0.15mg 1.3mg 14%
Saturated fat 0g 2.844g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 13%
Sodium 29mg 336mg 13%
Folate 48µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Copper 0.06mg 7%
Protein 1.22g 4.49g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.418mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.16µg 3%
Potassium 24mg 121mg 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.04mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 51.9g N/A
Calcium 41mg 44mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Smoothie
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.