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 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.
- Milkshake has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +372% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +263% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +239.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.886g | 6.79g | 22% |
| Fats | 3.03g | 11g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 44mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 118µg | 10% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 207kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0.39µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 8IU | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.875g | 2.969g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg | 0.581mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.75g | 23.6g | 2% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 128mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 0.452g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.86g | 3.5g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.75g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 199mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.75g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.174mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.378mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.306mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.258mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)