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Milkshake vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Milkshake and Milk

  • Milkshake contains 3 times more Sugar than Milk. While Milkshake contains 17.75g of Sugar, Milk contains only 5.2g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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
7
:
3
Milk
Milk
Contains more Calcium +16.8%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Copper +410%
Contains more Manganese +366.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Calcium +16.8%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Copper +410%
Contains more Manganese +366.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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
9
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.361
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.47
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.361
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
4
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +212.4%
Contains more Carbs +255.7%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Contains more Water +20.8%
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
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +212.4%
Contains more Carbs +255.7%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Contains more Water +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Milk Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 4.99g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 3.37g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 0.97g Milkshake
Carbs 17.75g 4.99g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 42kcal Milkshake
Sugar 17.75g 5.2g Milk
Calcium 146mg 125mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.03mg Milkshake
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 115mg 95mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 150mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Milk
Copper 0.051mg 0.01mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.003mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 91IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.01mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 48IU 48IU
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.02mg Milkshake
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.185mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.093mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.361mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.037mg Milkshake
Folate 7µg 5µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.47µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.043mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.143mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.174mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.319mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.282mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.088mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.174mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.22mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.101mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 5mg Milk
Saturated Fat 1.886g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 0.277g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.035g Milkshake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.253g)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.