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Milkshake vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Milkshake and Ice cream?

  • Milkshake is richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12, yet Ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 25% higher.
  • Milkshake has 6 times more Vitamin D than Ice cream. Milkshake has 48IU of Vitamin D, while Ice cream has 8IU.
  • Milkshake contains less Sugar.

We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Ice creams, vanilla 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.
Milkshake
Milkshake
6
:
4
Ice cream
Ice cream
Contains more Calcium +14.1%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.09
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 199
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Ice cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +14.1%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +27.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.09
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 199

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.
Milkshake
Milkshake
4
:
8
Ice cream
Ice cream
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +362.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Milkshake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Ice cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +362.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
3
:
2
Ice cream
Ice cream
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Fats +263%
Contains more Carbs +33%
Equal in Protein - 3.5
Equal in Other - 0.9
Milkshake
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Ice cream
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Fats +263%
Contains more Carbs +33%
Equal in Protein - 3.5
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
1
:
2
Ice cream
Ice cream
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Ice cream
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 3.86g 3.5g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 17.75g 23.6g Ice cream
Calories 112kcal 207kcal Ice cream
Sugar 17.75g 21.22g Milkshake
Fiber 0g 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 146mg 128mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.09mg Milkshake
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 115mg 105mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 95mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.39mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0.051mg 0.023mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.008mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 1.8µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 91IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 48IU 8IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.116mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Folate 7µg 5µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.39µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.045mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.146mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.195mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.316mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.258mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.081mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.157mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.217mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.088mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 44mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.886g 6.79g Milkshake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.452g Ice cream

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Milkshake Ice cream
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Milkshake
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.