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Smoothie vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between smoothie and yolk

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C; however, yolk has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% more.
  • Smoothie has a higher glycemic index than yolk.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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%
Yolk
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +354.2%
Contains more IronIron +1720%

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%
Yolk
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +326.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +712.5%

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127.3%
Contains more WaterWater +72.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1200%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Selenium 56µg 102%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 1.95µg 71%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 60%
Phosphorus 390mg 56%
Saturated fat 0g 9.551g 43%
Vitamin A 381µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 41%
Fats 0g 26.54g 41%
Folate 146µg 37%
Iron 0.15mg 2.73mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 29%
Protein 1.22g 15.86g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 28%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.35mg 21%
Zinc 2.3mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 15%
Calories 37kcal 322kcal 14%
Copper 0.077mg 9%
Calcium 41mg 129mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.024mg 5%
Potassium 24mg 109mg 3%
Manganese 0.055mg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 3.59g 2%
Sodium 29mg 48mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.