Milkshake vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between milkshake and ground beef?
- Milkshake is richer in calcium, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
- Milkshake has 4 times more calcium than ground beef. Milkshake has 146mg of calcium, while ground beef has 33mg.
- Milkshake contains less saturated fat.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than milkshake.
We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.
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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 | +342.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +2170% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +54.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1397.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +730.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +733.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +140% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2657.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +640.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +378.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1350% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +411.9% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +518.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +407.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +162.6% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +736.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +261.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 2.49µg | 82% |
Zinc | 0.39mg | 5.84mg | 50% |
Protein | 3.86g | 23.87g | 40% |
Selenium | 2.3µg | 19.1µg | 31% |
Iron | 0.1mg | 2.27mg | 27% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 88mg | 25% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 4.026mg | 24% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.311mg | 21% |
Fats | 3.03g | 15.37g | 19% |
Saturated fat | 1.886g | 6.073g | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.875g | 7.322g | 16% |
Choline | 14.3mg | 73.2mg | 11% |
Calcium | 146mg | 33mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 115mg | 166mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 48IU | 2IU | 6% |
Carbs | 17.75g | 0g | 6% |
Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
Calories | 112kcal | 241kcal | 6% |
Copper | 0.051mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg | 0.512mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 0.408g | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
Potassium | 183mg | 241mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 25µg | 3µg | 2% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
Sodium | 95mg | 73mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 17.75g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 17.75g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.174mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.378mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.306mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.258mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.105mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.187g)
Which food is cheaper?

Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins