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Greek yogurt vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Greek yogurt and Milkshake

  • Greek yogurt has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Milkshake has more Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Greek yogurt is 13% higher.
  • Milkshake has 2 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has 2.136g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Milkshake has 0.875g.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
4
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6
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +321.7%
Contains more Calcium +46%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Greek yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 0% 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 -63.2%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +321.7%
Contains more Calcium +46%
Contains more Iron +∞%
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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
4
:
7
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 +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Greek 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% 4% 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 +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
3
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2
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Protein +133.2%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Carbs +346%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Equal in Water - 74.45
Greek yogurt
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 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 +133.2%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Carbs +346%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Equal in Water - 74.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
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1
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Greek yogurt
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 g
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 3.98g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 9g 3.86g Greek yogurt
Fats 5g 3.03g Greek yogurt
Carbs 3.98g 17.75g Milkshake
Calories 97kcal 112kcal Milkshake
Sugar 4g 17.75g Greek yogurt
Calcium 100mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0mg 0.1mg Milkshake
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 135mg 115mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 141mg 183mg Milkshake
Sodium 35mg 95mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.39mg Greek yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.051mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.009mg 0.014mg Milkshake
Selenium 9.7µg 2.3µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 91IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 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 Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.146mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.368mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.042mg Greek yogurt
Folate 5µg 7µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.52µg Greek 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 13mg 12mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 2.395g 1.886g Milkshake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 0.875g Greek yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.113g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt

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Greek 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%
Greek yogurt
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.