Milkshake vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between milkshake and chocolate ice cream
- Milkshake is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin D; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in iron, copper, vitamin A, and manganese.
- Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 25% higher.
- Milkshake has 6 times more vitamin D than chocolate ice cream. While milkshake has 48IU of vitamin D, chocolate ice cream has only 8IU.
- Milkshake has less cholesterol.
- Milkshake has a lower glycemic index (27) than chocolate ice cream (62).
The food types used in this comparison are Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Ice creams, chocolate.
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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 | +33.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +141.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +830% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +372% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.86 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
17.75 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +263% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
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Protein
~3.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.113 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +266.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +262.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.886g | 6.8g | 22% |
| Fats | 3.03g | 11g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.93mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0.29µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 118µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.135mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 34mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.875g | 3.21g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 216kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 8IU | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg | 0.554mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 109mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.75g | 28.2g | 3% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 249mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 0.41g | 2% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 22.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.86g | 3.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.75g | 27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.75g | 25.36g | N/A |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 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% |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)