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Milkshake vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between milkshake and meatball

  • The amount of vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, fiber, folate, vitamin B3, and choline in meatball is higher than in milkshake.
  • Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 76% more than milkshake.
  • The amount of sodium in milkshake is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of milkshake is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +2060%
Contains more CopperCopper +1284.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199.1%
~equal in Potassium ~180mg

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%
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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3360%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3026.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1612.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +188.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1014.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +518.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg

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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.9%
Contains more WaterWater +28.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +444%
Contains more FatsFats +197%
Contains more OtherOther +339.6%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4029.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.938mg 76%
Copper 0.051mg 0.706mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 1.5µg 41%
Protein 3.86g 21g 34%
Phosphorus 115mg 344mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 4.666g 30%
Iron 0.1mg 2.16mg 26%
Sodium 95mg 550mg 20%
Folate 7µg 78µg 18%
Fiber 0g 4.6g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 2.5mg 15%
Choline 14.3mg 88.4mg 13%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.8mg 13%
Calcium 146mg 25mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.2mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.73mg 11%
Fats 3.03g 9g 9%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Calories 112kcal 197kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 2.188g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.5mg 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.8µg 3%
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 17.75g 8g 3%
Saturated fat 1.886g 1.425g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.213mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Net carbs 17.75g 3.4g N/A
Potassium 183mg 180mg 0%
Sugar 17.75g 1.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.