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Smoothie vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between smoothie and pea soup?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while pea soup is higher in fiber and iron.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 27% higher.
  • Pea soup is lower in sugar.
  • Pea soup has a higher glycemic index (66) than smoothie (44).

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water types in this comparison.

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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 11% 3.6% 6.3% 27% 49% 17% 20% 44% 32% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.8%
Contains more IronIron +386.7%

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 2% 1% 1.8% 0% 10% 5.8% 8.7% 2.9% 4.6% 0% 0.5% 0.75% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 10% 85%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 1.09 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.1%
Contains more OtherOther +276.5%
~equal in Water ~84.55g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Pea soup DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.6mg 27%
Copper 0.146mg 16%
Sodium 29mg 336mg 13%
Manganese 0.245mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Selenium 3.6µg 7%
Iron 0.15mg 0.73mg 7%
Phosphorus 47mg 7%
Zinc 0.64mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.02mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 4%
Protein 1.22g 3.2g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.462mg 2%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.524g 2%
Fats 0g 1.09g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.372g 1%
Calories 37kcal 61kcal 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.142g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Potassium 24mg 71mg 1%
Carbs 8.16g 9.88g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 7.98g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 3.19g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Pea soup
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
3%
Pea soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
23%
Pea soup

Comparison summary

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 - 0.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea soup
Pea soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea soup
Pea soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Pea soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174561/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.