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Apple vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apple and Milkshake

  • Apple has more Fiber, and Vitamin C, however, Milkshake has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Milkshake is 22% higher.
  • Apple is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Calcium +2333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +945.5%
Contains more Potassium +71%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Calcium +2333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +945.5%
Contains more Potassium +71%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +503.3%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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 E +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +503.3%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +1384.6%
Contains more Fats +1682.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +355%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 +14.9%
Contains more Protein +1384.6%
Contains more Fats +1682.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +355%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.6%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 0.26g 3.86g Milkshake
Fats 0.17g 3.03g Milkshake
Carbs 13.81g 17.75g Milkshake
Calories 52kcal 112kcal Milkshake
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 17.75g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 0g Apple
Calcium 6mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0.12mg 0.1mg Apple
Magnesium 5mg 12mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 11mg 115mg Milkshake
Potassium 107mg 183mg Milkshake
Sodium 1mg 95mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.39mg Milkshake
Copper 0.027mg 0.051mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.035mg 0.014mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 2.3µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 54IU 91IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 25µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.05mg Apple
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.03mg Milkshake
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.146mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.368mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.042mg Milkshake
Folate 3µg 7µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.006mg 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.013mg 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.012mg 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.001mg 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.012mg 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.005mg 0.105mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 1.886g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.875g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.113g Milkshake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple 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
5%
Apple
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.858g)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.