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Smoothie vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smoothie and Milkshake different?

  • Smoothie is richer in Vitamin C, while Milkshake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Smoothie covers your daily need of Vitamin C 27% more than Milkshake.
  • Smoothie contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Milkshake. Smoothie contains 0.816mg of Vitamin B3, while Milkshake contains 0.146mg.
  • Smoothie is lower in Sugar.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Milk shakes, thick vanilla types were 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.
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Calcium +256.1%
Contains more Potassium +662.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Calcium +256.1%
Contains more Potassium +662.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
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 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +216.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Other +167.6%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
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 +21.3%
Contains more Protein +216.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Other +167.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 1.22g 3.86g Milkshake
Fats 0g 3.03g Milkshake
Carbs 8.16g 17.75g Milkshake
Calories 37kcal 112kcal Milkshake
Sugar 7.35g 17.75g Smoothie
Calcium 41mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0.15mg 0.1mg Smoothie
Magnesium 12mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 115mg Milkshake
Potassium 24mg 183mg Milkshake
Sodium 29mg 95mg Smoothie
Zinc 0.39mg Milkshake
Copper 0.051mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 408IU 91IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 25µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.03mg Milkshake
Vitamin B2 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.146mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.368mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.042mg Smoothie
Folate 7µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 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 0mg 12mg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0g 1.886g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g Milkshake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
14%
Smoothie
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.