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Milkshake vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between milkshake and potato chips

  • Milkshake has more vitamin B12; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, fiber, and iron.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 60% more.
  • Milkshake contains less saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of milkshake is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +508.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +458.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +596.7%
Contains more IronIron +1530%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3042.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252.2%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2521.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10950%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.402mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3818.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1041.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198%
Contains more OtherOther +295.6%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1024.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10669.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 12.17g 80%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 9.11mg 60%
Fats 3.03g 34.6g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.66mg 48%
Saturated fat 1.886g 10.96g 41%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 183mg 1275mg 32%
Copper 0.051mg 0.306mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 3.827mg 23%
Histidine 0.105mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 9.84g 22%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Calories 112kcal 536kcal 21%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.44mg 19%
Iron 0.1mg 1.63mg 19%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 22.1µg 18%
Magnesium 12mg 67mg 13%
Carbs 17.75g 52.9g 12%
Calcium 146mg 24mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.167mg 11%
Selenium 2.3µg 8.1µg 11%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Phosphorus 115mg 165mg 7%
Protein 3.86g 7g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.09mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Choline 14.3mg 37.5mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Sodium 95mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.402mg 1%
Net carbs 17.75g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 17.75g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.197mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkshake Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Milkshake
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.