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Yogurt vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yogurt and Milkshake?

  • Yogurt is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Milkshake is higher in Vitamin D, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Yogurt's daily need coverage for Selenium is 13% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Milk shakes, thick vanilla types 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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
4
:
6
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +321.7%
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +321.7%
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
4
:
6
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2175%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 7
Yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
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 B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2175%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
2
:
3
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Protein +164%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Fats +676.9%
Contains more Carbs +393.1%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Yogurt
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 Protein +164%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Fats +676.9%
Contains more Carbs +393.1%
Contains more Other +26.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
1
:
2
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1550.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +841.7%
Yogurt
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1550.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +841.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 10.19g 3.86g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 3.03g Milkshake
Carbs 3.6g 17.75g Milkshake
Calories 59kcal 112kcal Milkshake
Sugar 3.24g 17.75g Yogurt
Calcium 110mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0.07mg 0.1mg Milkshake
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 135mg 115mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 183mg Milkshake
Sodium 36mg 95mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.39mg Yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.051mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.009mg 0.014mg Milkshake
Selenium 9.7µg 2.3µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 91IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 25µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.05mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.03mg Milkshake
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.195mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.146mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.368mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.042mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.52µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 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 Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Milkshake
Saturated Fat 0.117g 1.886g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.875g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.113g Milkshake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.769g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.