Below is a comaprison table and comparison summary of several key product features and attributes of
centrifugal juicers versus
masticating juicers:
| Product Feature |
Centrifugal Juicer |
Masticating Juicer |
| Speed |
High |
Low |
| Noise Level |
Higher |
Lower |
| Versatility |
Lower |
Higher |
| Efficiency |
Lower |
Higher |
Speed - Centrifugal juicers work at high speeds and thus are more time efficient. This is one of their larger advantages, especially if fresh juices are being prepared in the morning. The mashing and tearing action of a masticating juicer takes more time to fully juice the food.
Noise - A centrifugal juicers’ higher speed also results in a higher noise level versus a masticating juicer.
Versatility - A masticating juicer is very good at juicing leafy green vegetables like wheatgrass, cilantro, kale, parsley or spinach. In general, the low speed action of a masticating juicer allows you to juice a greater variety of vegetables. A centrifugal juicer can juice green leafy vegetables, however, the centrifugal juicer is nowhere near as efficient in terms of the juice produced per vegetable. Further, a masticating juicer can be used to juice fruits or make baby food, nut butter, peanut butter or other foods.
Efficiency - A masticating juicer requires less food to produce the same amount of juice versus a centrifugal juicer due to its grinding action. As a result, you can spend less on fruit and vegetables.
Published 12/31/2009 12:00:00 AM
Tags: Centrifugal Juicers, Masticating Juicers