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Smoothie vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smoothie and Agave nectar different?

  • Smoothie is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C, however, Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Agave nectar is 12% higher.
  • Smoothie has less Sugar.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Sweetener, syrup, agave 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.
Contains more Calcium +4000%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
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 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +4000%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.4%
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 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1255.6%
Contains more Water +293.5%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +835.9%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +1255.6%
Contains more Water +293.5%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +835.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 76.17g Agave nectar
Protein 1.22g 0.09g Smoothie
Fats 0g 0.45g Agave nectar
Carbs 8.16g 76.37g Agave nectar
Calories 37kcal 310kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 7.35g 68.03g Smoothie
Fiber 0g 0.2g Agave nectar
Calcium 41mg 1mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 0.09mg Smoothie
Magnesium 1mg Agave nectar
Phosphorus 1mg Agave nectar
Potassium 24mg 4mg Smoothie
Sodium 29mg 4mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.01mg Agave nectar
Copper 0.009mg Agave nectar
Manganese 0.005mg Agave nectar
Selenium 1.7µg Agave nectar
Vitamin A 408IU 156IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Agave nectar
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 24.5mg 17mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.122mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B2 0.165mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.689mg Smoothie
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 30µg Agave nectar
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Agave nectar
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
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.