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Smoothie vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and potato pancake different?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin A; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin B6, iron, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for potato pancake is 32% higher.
  • Smoothie contains 4 times more sugar than potato pancake. While smoothie contains 7.35g of sugar, potato pancake contains only 1.79g.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Potato pancakes 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.
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2491.7%
Contains more IronIron +1013.3%

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.
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +446.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.8%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +89%
Contains more ProteinProtein +398.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240.8%
Contains more OtherOther +952.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Potato pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Sodium 29mg 764mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.448mg 28%
Fats 0g 14.76g 23%
Copper 0.18mg 20%
Iron 0.15mg 1.67mg 19%
Phosphorus 128mg 18%
Potassium 24mg 622mg 18%
Selenium 8.9µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Calories 37kcal 268kcal 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.496g 11%
Manganese 0.26mg 11%
Folate 41µg 10%
Protein 1.22g 6.08g 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 9%
Carbs 8.16g 27.81g 7%
Zinc 0.7mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.672mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 27.6mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.29µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Calcium 41mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.496g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.