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Smoothie vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and rye different?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, rye is richer in fiber, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for rye is 60% higher.
  • Rye has less sugar.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Rye grain 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%
Rye
Rye
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2025%
Contains more IronIron +1653.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%

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%
Rye
Rye
10
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258.5%
~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
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +751.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +747.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +829.7%
Contains more OtherOther +361.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 112%
Fiber 0g 15.1g 60%
Phosphorus 332mg 47%
Copper 0.367mg 41%
Iron 0.15mg 2.63mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 29%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Magnesium 110mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 26%
Selenium 13.9µg 25%
Zinc 2.65mg 24%
Carbs 8.16g 75.86g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 4.27mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 19%
Protein 1.22g 10.34g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.294mg 16%
Calories 37kcal 338kcal 15%
Potassium 24mg 510mg 14%
Folate 38µg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Fats 0g 1.63g 3%
Calcium 41mg 24mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.197g 1%
Sodium 29mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.98g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.