Kefir vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kefir and milkshake
- Kefir has more vitamin A; however, milkshake is richer in vitamin B12.
- Milkshake has 6 times less vitamin A than kefir. Kefir has 569IU of vitamin A, while milkshake has 91IU.
- Kefir contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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 ZincZinc | +17.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +150% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +466.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +584% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +79.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 171µg | 25µg | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.52µg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 0.658g | 1.886g | 6% |
Copper | 0.009mg | 0.051mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.195mg | 5% |
Calories | 41kcal | 112kcal | 4% |
Carbs | 4.48g | 17.75g | 4% |
Fats | 0.93g | 3.03g | 3% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 12mg | 2% |
Sodium | 40mg | 95mg | 2% |
Calcium | 130mg | 146mg | 2% |
Selenium | 3.6µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
Folate | 13µg | 7µg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.31g | 0.875g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 41IU | 48IU | 1% |
Phosphorus | 105mg | 115mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.04mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Potassium | 164mg | 183mg | 1% |
Protein | 3.79g | 3.86g | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 4.48g | 17.75g | N/A |
Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
Sugar | 4.61g | 17.75g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.385mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.037g | N/A | |
Choline | 15.2mg | 14.3mg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.113g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
Contains more FatsFats | +225.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +296.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +24.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +182.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.2% |