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Milkshake vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Milkshake and Powdered milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE in Powdered milk is higher than in Milkshake.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 114% more than Milkshake.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Milkshake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Milk, dry, whole, without added 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
1
:
9
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Calcium +524.7%
Contains more Iron +370%
Contains more Magnesium +608.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +574.8%
Contains more Potassium +626.8%
Contains more Zinc +756.4%
Contains more Copper +56.9%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +608.7%
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Calcium +524.7%
Contains more Iron +370%
Contains more Magnesium +608.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +574.8%
Contains more Potassium +626.8%
Contains more Zinc +756.4%
Contains more Copper +56.9%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +608.7%

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
1
:
11
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +926.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1060%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +843.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +619%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
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%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +926.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1060%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +843.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +619%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
1
:
4
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Water +2914.2%
Contains more Protein +581.9%
Contains more Fats +781.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.5%
Contains more Other +568.1%
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
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Water +2914.2%
Contains more Protein +581.9%
Contains more Fats +781.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.5%
Contains more Other +568.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
1
:
2
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +805.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.5%
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +805.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkshake Powdered milk
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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 3.86g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 3.03g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 17.75g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 112kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 17.75g 38.42g Milkshake
Calcium 146mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.1mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 12mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 115mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 183mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 95mg 371mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.39mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.051mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.014mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 2.3µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 91IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 48IU 20IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 7µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.174mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 0.234mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 0.378mg 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 0.306mg 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.097mg 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 0.258mg 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.105mg 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 12mg 97mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.886g 16.742g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.665g Powdered milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Powdered 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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.