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Smoothie vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between smoothie and wakame?

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, while wakame is higher in iron and calcium.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for sodium is 37% higher.
  • Wakame is lower in sugar.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Seaweed, wakame, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Wakame
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +265.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.3%
Contains more IronIron +1353.3%

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%
Wakame
9
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 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Wakame
4
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12%
Contains more OtherOther +2017.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Wakame DV% diff.
Manganese 1.4mg 61%
Folate 196µg 49%
Sodium 29mg 872mg 37%
Copper 0.284mg 32%
Iron 0.15mg 2.18mg 25%
Magnesium 107mg 25%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 3mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 14%
Calcium 41mg 150mg 11%
Phosphorus 80mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.002mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 1.6mg 5%
Protein 1.22g 3.03g 4%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 4%
Zinc 0.38mg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Potassium 24mg 50mg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.13g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 1%
Fats 0g 0.64g 1%
Calories 37kcal 45kcal 0%
Carbs 8.16g 9.14g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 8.64g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.65g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Wakame
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%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.