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Milkshake vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between milkshake and pumpkin

  • Milkshake has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D, while pumpkin has more vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, copper, and vitamin E.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need for vitamin A, 168% more than milkshake.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin is lower.
  • Milkshake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milkshake is 27, while the glycemic index of pumpkin is 52.

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

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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 8.6% 6.3% 30% 30% 42% 8.7% 19% 0.13% 16% 1.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +595.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.8%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +149%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +792.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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 30% 142% 21% 0% 13% 25% 11% 18% 14% 0% 2.8% 12% 4.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1604%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%

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% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +286%
Contains more FatsFats +2930%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.1%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +23%

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
74% 19% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.005 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6630.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2160%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Pumpkin DV% diff.
Vitamin A 25µg 426µg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Calcium 146mg 21mg 13%
Phosphorus 115mg 44mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 9mg 10%
Iron 0.1mg 0.8mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.886g 0.052g 8%
Copper 0.051mg 0.127mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.06mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Protein 3.86g 1g 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.125mg 5%
Potassium 183mg 340mg 5%
Fats 3.03g 0.1g 5%
Calories 112kcal 26kcal 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.3µg 4%
Sodium 95mg 1mg 4%
Carbs 17.75g 6.5g 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.6mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 0.013g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.05mg 2%
Folate 7µg 16µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.005g 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.32mg 1%
Choline 14.3mg 8.2mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.061mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.298mg 1%
Net carbs 17.75g 6g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 17.75g 2.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0.054mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.032mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Pumpkin
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
23%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.834g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.