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Smoothie vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and puff pastry different?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while puff pastry is higher in iron, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Puff pastry covers your daily need for iron, 31% more than smoothie.
  • Smoothie is lower in sodium.
  • Puff pastry has a higher glycemic index (56) than smoothie (44).

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked types were 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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.3%
Contains more IronIron +1633.3%

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 0% 0% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +1120%
Contains more ProteinProtein +506.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +460%
Contains more OtherOther +194.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Puff pastry
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 Puff pastry DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 148%
Fats 0g 38.5g 59%
Selenium 24.5µg 45%
Iron 0.15mg 2.6mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 27%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Calories 37kcal 558kcal 26%
Saturated fat 0g 5.502g 25%
Manganese 0.495mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.828g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 3.8mg 19%
Vitamin K 16.3µg 14%
Folate 55µg 14%
Copper 0.115mg 13%
Carbs 8.16g 45.7g 13%
Protein 1.22g 7.4g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Sodium 29mg 253mg 10%
Phosphorus 60mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Zinc 0.54mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.019mg 5%
Magnesium 16mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 10mg 3%
Choline 6.2mg 1%
Potassium 24mg 62mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 44.2g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.158mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Puff pastry
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
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.