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Smoothie vs. SlimFast shake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between smoothie and slimFast shake

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C, while slimFast shake has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • SlimFast shake's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 15% higher.
  • SlimFast shake contains 12 times less sugar than smoothie. Smoothie contains 7.35g of sugar, while slimFast shake contains 0.6g.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan.

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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 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +645.8%
Contains more IronIron +540%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 65% 57% 92% 17% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
~equal in Choline ~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% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +860%
Contains more ProteinProtein +440.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +297.1%
~equal in Water ~88.33g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie SlimFast shake
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 SlimFast shake DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.58mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.195mg 24%
Phosphorus 136mg 19%
Vitamin A 171µg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.6µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 14%
Protein 1.22g 6.59g 11%
Folate 39µg 10%
Magnesium 44mg 10%
Iron 0.15mg 0.96mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 2.39mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.208mg 10%
Calcium 41mg 130mg 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Zinc 0.85mg 8%
Vitamin D 45IU 6%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 19.4mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.1g 5%
Potassium 24mg 179mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.5µg 5%
Fats 0g 2.88g 4%
Saturated fat 0g 0.45g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.29g 2%
Sodium 29mg 72mg 2%
Copper 0.014mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Carbs 8.16g 0.85g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 58kcal 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 0.45g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.6g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie SlimFast shake
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
46%
SlimFast shake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
24%
SlimFast shake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake 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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.