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Milkshake vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Milkshake and Broccoli

  • Milkshake is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin D, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 99% higher.
  • Broccoli has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Broccoli, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +630%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1400%
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.5% 1% 36% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +584.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50700%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more FatsFats +718.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.3%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
~equal in Other ~0.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7854.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Broccoli Opinion
Calories 112kcal 34kcal Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 2.82g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 0.37g Milkshake
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 17.75g 4.04g Milkshake
Carbs 17.75g 6.64g Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milkshake
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Broccoli
Calcium 146mg 47mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 0.1mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 17.75g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 0g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.051mg 0.049mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 115mg 66mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 33mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 91IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 25µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.3µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.117mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 7µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 14.3mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 1.886g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 0.011g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.038g Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.033mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.088mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.079mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.129mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.135mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.038mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.117mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.125mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.059mg Milkshake
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Milkshake
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.847g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.