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Milkshake vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between milkshake and gratin

  • Milkshake has more vitamin B12 and vitamin D; however, gratin has more copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for milkshake is 22% higher.
  • Milkshake is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.4%
Contains more IronIron +540%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +580.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg

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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +150.5%
Contains more OtherOther +128.6%
~equal in Water ~74g

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Gratin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Sodium 95mg 433mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.886g 4.733g 13%
Copper 0.051mg 0.16mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.174mg 10%
Fats 3.03g 7.59g 7%
Iron 0.1mg 0.64mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.116mg 6%
Potassium 183mg 396mg 6%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.161mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.993mg 5%
Vitamin A 25µg 64µg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 23mg 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.69mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 2.149g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.064mg 3%
Calcium 146mg 119mg 3%
Carbs 17.75g 11.27g 2%
Protein 3.86g 5.06g 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.276g 1%
Folate 7µg 11µg 1%
Calories 112kcal 132kcal 1%
Selenium 2.3µg 2.7µg 1%
Net carbs 17.75g 9.47g N/A
Sugar 17.75g N/A
Phosphorus 115mg 113mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.387mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.847g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin 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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.