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Smoothie vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between smoothie and sherbet

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet sherbet is richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for smoothie is 25% higher.
  • Smoothie contains 13 times more vitamin B3 than sherbet. Smoothie contains 0.816mg of vitamin B3, while sherbet contains 0.063mg.
  • Smoothie contains less sugar.
  • Smoothie has a lower glycemic index than sherbet.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Sherbet, orange.

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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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300%
~equal in Iron ~0.14mg

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +965.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
~equal in Protein ~1.1g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Sherbet DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 2.3mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 7%
Carbs 8.16g 30.4g 7%
Phosphorus 40mg 6%
Calories 37kcal 144kcal 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.063mg 5%
Saturated fat 0g 1.16g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.023mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.13µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 4%
Selenium 1.5µg 3%
Fats 0g 2g 3%
Copper 0.028mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 2%
Potassium 24mg 96mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 2%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Sodium 29mg 46mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 54mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 1%
Protein 1.22g 1.1g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 29.1g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Iron 0.15mg 0.14mg 0%
Sugar 7.35g 24.32g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet 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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.