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Smoothie vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smoothie and Water different?

    Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
    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%
    Water
    4
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +1266.7%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
    Contains more IronIron +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~µg

    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% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
    Water
    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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
    ~equal in Folate ~µg
    ~equal in Choline ~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
    Water
    1
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    Contains more OtherOther +240%
    Contains more WaterWater +10.7%
    ~equal in Fats ~0g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Smoothie Water Opinion
    Calories 37kcal 0kcal Smoothie
    Protein 1.22g 0g Smoothie
    Vitamin C 24.5mg Smoothie
    Net carbs 8.16g 0g Smoothie
    Carbs 8.16g 0g Smoothie
    Magnesium 1mg Water
    Calcium 41mg 3mg Smoothie
    Potassium 24mg 0mg Smoothie
    Iron 0.15mg 0mg Smoothie
    Sugar 7.35g Water
    Copper 0.016mg Water
    Zinc 0.01mg Water
    Sodium 29mg 5mg Water
    Vitamin A 408IU Smoothie
    Vitamin B3 0.816mg Smoothie
    Vitamin B6 0.082mg Smoothie
    Vitamin B12 0.24µg Smoothie

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Smoothie Water
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet Equal
    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
    13%
    Smoothie
    0%
    Water
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Smoothie
    1%
    Water

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Water
    Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Water
    Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Water
    Water contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Water
    Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Water
    Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Smoothie
    Smoothie is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    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.

    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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.