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Smoothie vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Smoothie and Flax?

  • Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, yet Flax is higher in Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Fiber is 109% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Flax is lower.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Seeds, flaxseed types 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.
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Flax
Contains more Calcium +522%
Contains more Iron +3720%
Contains more Potassium +3287.5%
Equal in Sodium - 30
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +522%
Contains more Iron +3720%
Contains more Potassium +3287.5%
Equal in Sodium - 30

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +476.8%
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +476.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains more Water +1197.1%
Contains more Protein +1399.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +253.9%
Contains more Other +991.2%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +1197.1%
Contains more Protein +1399.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +253.9%
Contains more Other +991.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Flax Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 1.58g Smoothie
Protein 1.22g 18.29g Flax
Fats 0g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 8.16g 28.88g Flax
Calories 37kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 7.35g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 41mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.15mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg Flax
Potassium 24mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 29mg 30mg Smoothie
Zinc 4.34mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.6mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0g 3.663g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax 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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.