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Kefir vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kefir and Milkshake

  • Kefir has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Milkshake is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Kefir covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 16% more than Milkshake.
  • Kefir contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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.
Kefir
Kefir
3
:
6
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.5%
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
Kefir
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 2% 9% 45% 15% 6% 13% 3% 1% 20%
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.5%
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 115

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.
Kefir
Kefir
6
:
5
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Vitamin A +525.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.368
Kefir
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 30% 1% 8% 32% 3% 24% 14% 10% 37% 1%
Milkshake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +525.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.368

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
Kefir
1
:
4
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +225.8%
Contains more Carbs +296.2%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.86
Kefir
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Milkshake
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +225.8%
Contains more Carbs +296.2%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
Kefir
1
:
2
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.2%
Kefir
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 4.48g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 3.79g 3.86g Milkshake
Fats 0.93g 3.03g Milkshake
Carbs 4.48g 17.75g Milkshake
Calories 41kcal 112kcal Milkshake
Sugar 4.61g 17.75g Kefir
Calcium 130mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0.04mg 0.1mg Milkshake
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 105mg 115mg Milkshake
Potassium 164mg 183mg Milkshake
Sodium 40mg 95mg Kefir
Zinc 0.46mg 0.39mg Kefir
Copper 0.009mg 0.051mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.005mg 0.014mg Milkshake
Selenium 3.6µg 2.3µg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 91IU Kefir
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 25µg Kefir
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.05mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 41IU 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.146mg Kefir
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.368mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.042mg Kefir
Folate 13µg 7µg Kefir
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 5mg 12mg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Milkshake
Saturated Fat 0.658g 1.886g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 0.875g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.113g Milkshake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir Milkshake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Kefir
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/nutrients
  2. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.