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Milkshake vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Milkshake and Greek yogurt

  • Milkshake has more Vitamin D, however, Greek yogurt has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Greek yogurt is 13% higher.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +321.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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% 5.5% 1% 36% 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 0% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~15.1mg

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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +346%
Contains more OtherOther +26.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.2%
Contains more FatsFats +65%
~equal in Water ~81.3g

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
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +144.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Greek yogurt Opinion
Calories 112kcal 97kcal Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 9g Greek yogurt
Fats 3.03g 5g Greek yogurt
Net carbs 17.75g 3.98g Milkshake
Carbs 17.75g 3.98g Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 13mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milkshake
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Milkshake
Calcium 146mg 100mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 141mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0mg Milkshake
Sugar 17.75g 4g Greek yogurt
Copper 0.051mg 0.017mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.52mg Greek yogurt
Phosphorus 115mg 135mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 95mg 35mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 91IU 15IU Milkshake
Vitamin A 25µg 2µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.01mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.009mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 9.7µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.023mg Milkshake
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.278mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.208mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.331mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.063mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.75µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Milkshake
Folate 7µg 5µg Milkshake
Choline 14.3mg 15.1mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 1.886g 2.395g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 2.136g Greek yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.469g Greek yogurt
Tryptophan 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg Milkshake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

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Milkshake Greek yogurt
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
16%
Milkshake
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.