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Smoothie vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between smoothie and tomato juice

  • Smoothie has more vitamin B12; however, tomato juice is higher in vitamin C and potassium.
  • Tomato juice covers your daily need for vitamin C, 51% more than smoothie.
  • Tomato juice has less sugar.
  • The glycemic index of smoothie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added.

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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 7.9% 3% 19% 15% 14% 3% 8.1% 1.3% 8.9% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +804.2%
Contains more IronIron +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%

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 234% 7.7% 6.4% 0% 25% 18% 13% 0% 16% 0% 5.8% 15% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +186.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~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
4% 94%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +220.6%
~equal in Water ~94.24g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Tomato juice DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 70.1mg 51%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Potassium 24mg 217mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 6%
Copper 0.042mg 5%
Folate 20µg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 10mg 3%
Iron 0.15mg 0.39mg 3%
Phosphorus 19mg 3%
Vitamin A 23µg 3%
Manganese 0.068mg 3%
Carbs 8.16g 3.53g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Fructose 1.33g 2%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Choline 6.8mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.673mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.07mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 17kcal 1%
Protein 1.22g 0.85g 1%
Sodium 29mg 10mg 1%
Zinc 0.11mg 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.29g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 3.13g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 2.58g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.019g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.026mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Tomato juice
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
26%
Tomato juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
8%
Tomato juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/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.