Milkshake vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are milkshake and cereal different?
- Cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese than milkshake.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 522% higher.
- Milkshake has a lower glycemic index (27) than cereal (69).
Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1360% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33960% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1848.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5542.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3156% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1884.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20187.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14152.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +180.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1869.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +389.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +328.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +213.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 6.288mg | 522% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 5.986mg | 457% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 34.06mg | 425% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 3.87mg | 283% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 29.62mg | 184% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 814µg | 88% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 7.6mg | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.79mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 795mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 17.75g | 86.85g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 146mg | 10mg | 14% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 378kcal | 13% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.137mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.886g | 0.26g | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 6.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.86g | 6.06g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 3.03g | 1.08g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.875g | 0.204g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 0.354g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 17.75g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.75g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.174mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.378mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.306mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.258mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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.