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Smoothie vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and powdered milk different?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C; however, powdered milk is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 125% higher.
  • Smoothie contains 3 times more vitamin C than powdered milk. While smoothie contains 24.5mg of vitamin C, powdered milk contains only 8.6mg.
  • Smoothie has less sugar.
  • Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index (32) than smoothie (44).

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2124.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5441.7%
Contains more IronIron +213.3%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1254.2%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +3555.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2057.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +370.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1688.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 3.25µg 125%
Phosphorus 776mg 111%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 93%
Calcium 41mg 912mg 87%
Saturated fat 0g 16.742g 76%
Protein 1.22g 26.32g 50%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 45%
Fats 0g 26.71g 41%
Potassium 24mg 1330mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Selenium 16.3µg 30%
Zinc 3.34mg 30%
Vitamin A 258µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 24%
Calories 37kcal 496kcal 23%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 20%
Magnesium 85mg 20%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 8.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.302mg 17%
Sodium 29mg 371mg 15%
Carbs 8.16g 38.42g 10%
Copper 0.08mg 9%
Folate 37µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Iron 0.15mg 0.47mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.646mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.