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Smoothie vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between smoothie and shark

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C; however, shark is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Shark covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 40% more than smoothie.
  • The glycemic index of smoothie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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%
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +545.8%
Contains more IronIron +640%

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%
Shark
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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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +404.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Shark
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19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%
Contains more WaterWater +50.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1426.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +217.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Shark
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 Shark DV% diff.
Selenium 34µg 62%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 1.21µg 40%
Protein 1.22g 18.62g 35%
Phosphorus 194mg 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 25%
Fats 0g 13.82g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.3mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.935g 15%
Saturated fat 0g 3.205g 15%
Iron 0.15mg 1.11mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 2.783mg 12%
Calories 37kcal 228kcal 10%
Magnesium 43mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 6%
Copper 0.042mg 5%
Sodium 29mg 122mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 4%
Potassium 24mg 155mg 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Manganese 0.05mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 50mg 1%
Carbs 8.16g 6.39g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 6.39g N/A
Sugar 7.35g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Shark
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
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark 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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.