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Smoothie vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between smoothie and vegetable

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C and vitamin B12, while vegetable has more vitamin A, fiber, and iron.
  • Vegetable's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 77% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in vegetable is lower.
  • Smoothie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of smoothie is 44, while the glycemic index of vegetable is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 16% 7.5% 15% 31% 28% 13% 22% 4.6% 49% 1.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +604.2%
Contains more IronIron +446.7%

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 11% 71% 7.6% 0% 18% 28% 16% 9.1% 17% 0% 59% 14% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +665.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.851mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg

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
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.4%
Contains more OtherOther +97.1%
~equal in Water ~83.23g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Vegetable DV% diff.
Vitamin C 24.5mg 3.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 214µg 24%
Vitamin K 23.5µg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.4g 18%
Manganese 0.379mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Copper 0.083mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 9%
Iron 0.15mg 0.82mg 8%
Phosphorus 51mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 6%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Folate 19µg 5%
Potassium 24mg 169mg 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 4%
Choline 24.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Protein 1.22g 2.86g 3%
Calcium 41mg 25mg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 13.09g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.074mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 65kcal 1%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 8.69g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 3.12g N/A
Sodium 29mg 35mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.851mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.031g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0%
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0%
Threonine 0.115mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.17mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.12mg 0%
Valine 0.149mg 0%
Histidine 0.073mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Vegetable
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
20%
Vegetable
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
19%
Vegetable

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.