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Milkshake vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Milkshake and Butter?

  • Milkshake is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin D, yet Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 243% higher.
  • Milkshake contains less Cholesterol.

We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Butter, without salt 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.
Milkshake
Milkshake
9
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Calcium +508.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.2%
Contains more Potassium +662.5%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +218.8%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +508.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.2%
Contains more Potassium +662.5%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +218.8%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +130%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%

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.
Milkshake
Milkshake
8
:
3
Butter
Butter
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +473.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2646.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +4540%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
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%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +473.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2646.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +4540%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
4
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Protein +354.1%
Contains more Carbs +29483.3%
Contains more Water +315%
Contains more Other +2175%
Contains more Fats +2576.9%
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
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +354.1%
Contains more Carbs +29483.3%
Contains more Water +315%
Contains more Other +2175%
Contains more Fats +2576.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
1
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2577.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2563.7%
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2577.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2563.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Butter Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 0.06g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 0.85g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 17.75g 0.06g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 17.75g 0.06g Butter
Calcium 146mg 24mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.02mg Milkshake
Magnesium 12mg 2mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 115mg 24mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 24mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.39mg 0.09mg Milkshake
Copper 0.051mg 0.016mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.004mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 1µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 91IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.005mg Milkshake
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.034mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.042mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.11mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.003mg Milkshake
Folate 7µg 3µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.17µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.012mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.038mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.051mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.083mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.067mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.021mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.041mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.057mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.023mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 215mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.886g 50.489g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Butter
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
17%
Milkshake
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 48.603g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.