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Milkshake vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Milkshake and Apple

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

Food types used in this article are Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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 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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +150%

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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Apple
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1384.6%
Contains more Fats +1682.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +355%
Contains more Water +14.9%
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +1384.6%
Contains more Fats +1682.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +355%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.