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Smoothie vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Smoothie and Piña colada

  • Smoothie is richer than Piña colada in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Smoothie is 22% higher.
  • Smoothie contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Potassium +195.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 6% 3% 7% 1% 4% 27% 69% 4%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Potassium +195.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +20300%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 17% 8% 4% 3% 4% 11% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +20300%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +190.5%
Contains more Water +38.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +177.7%
Contains more Other +2855.9%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
Contains more Protein +190.5%
Contains more Water +38.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +177.7%
Contains more Other +2855.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Piña colada Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 22.36g Piña colada
Protein 1.22g 0.42g Smoothie
Fats 0g 1.88g Piña colada
Carbs 8.16g 22.66g Piña colada
Calories 37kcal 174kcal Piña colada
Sugar 7.35g 22.33g Smoothie
Fiber 0g 0.3g Piña colada
Calcium 41mg 8mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 0.21mg Piña colada
Magnesium 8mg Piña colada
Phosphorus 7mg Piña colada
Potassium 24mg 71mg Piña colada
Sodium 29mg 6mg Piña colada
Zinc 0.13mg Piña colada
Copper 0.079mg Piña colada
Manganese 0.528mg Piña colada
Selenium 0.7µg Piña colada
Vitamin A 408IU 2IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.02mg Piña colada
Vitamin C 24.5mg 4.9mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Piña colada
Vitamin B2 0.017mg Piña colada
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.118mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Piña colada
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.045mg Smoothie
Folate 12µg Piña colada
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 0.1µg Piña colada
Saturated Fat 0g 1.636g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Piña colada
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g Piña colada

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Smoothie Piña colada
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Smoothie
4%
Piña colada
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
13%
Piña colada

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.636g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Piña colada
Piña colada is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.

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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.