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Milkshake vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between milkshake and cauliflower?

  • Milkshake is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 54% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains less saturated fat.

We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Cauliflower, raw types in this comparison.

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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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +563.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +283.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.4%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1007.1%

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% 8.3% 1% 18% 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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7650%
Contains more FolateFolate +714.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.8%

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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101%
Contains more FatsFats +982.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2473.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +264.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkshake Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 15.5µg 13%
Folate 7µg 57µg 13%
Calcium 146mg 22mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.184mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.06mg 10%
Phosphorus 115mg 44mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Saturated fat 1.886g 0.13g 8%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.667mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.155mg 6%
Choline 14.3mg 44.3mg 5%
Fats 3.03g 0.28g 4%
Protein 3.86g 1.92g 4%
Calories 112kcal 25kcal 4%
Carbs 17.75g 4.97g 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 0.42mg 4%
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 183mg 299mg 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.6µg 3%
Sodium 95mg 30mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 0.034g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.507mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.27mg 1%
Copper 0.051mg 0.039mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.031g 1%
Net carbs 17.75g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 17.75g 1.91g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Cauliflower
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
15%
Milkshake
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.756g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.