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Milkshake vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between milkshake and ginger?

  • Milkshake is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin D, yet ginger is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Milkshake's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 22% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ginger is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ginger is lower.

We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Ginger root, raw types 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.
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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +812.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.8%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1535.7%

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +473.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.4%

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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.1%
Contains more FatsFats +304%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%
~equal in Carbs ~17.77g
~equal in Water ~78.89g

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
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +468.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Ginger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Copper 0.051mg 0.226mg 19%
Calcium 146mg 16mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.034mg 12%
Phosphorus 115mg 34mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.16mg 9%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.229mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.886g 0.203g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Potassium 183mg 415mg 7%
Magnesium 12mg 43mg 7%
Iron 0.1mg 0.6mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.75mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Sodium 95mg 13mg 4%
Protein 3.86g 1.82g 4%
Fats 3.03g 0.75g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.203mg 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 28.8mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 0.154g 2%
Calories 112kcal 80kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.26mg 1%
Folate 7µg 11µg 1%
Carbs 17.75g 17.77g 0%
Net carbs 17.75g 15.77g N/A
Sugar 17.75g 1.7g N/A
Zinc 0.39mg 0.34mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.025mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.154g 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.
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.

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.