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Milkshake vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between milkshake and seaweed?

  • Milkshake is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin D, yet seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 55% higher.
  • Seaweed contains less saturated fat.

We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Seaweed, kelp, raw types in this comparison.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +908.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.1%
Contains more IronIron +2750%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1328.6%

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32900%
Contains more FolateFolate +2471.4%

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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.8%
Contains more FatsFats +441.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.5%
Contains more OtherOther +626.4%
~equal in Water ~81.58g

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +792.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Seaweed DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.2µg 66µg 55%
Folate 7µg 180µg 43%
Iron 0.1mg 2.85mg 34%
Magnesium 12mg 121mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Phosphorus 115mg 42mg 10%
Copper 0.051mg 0.13mg 9%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.23mg 8%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.2mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.886g 0.247g 7%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Sodium 95mg 233mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.642mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.87mg 5%
Protein 3.86g 1.68g 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Fats 3.03g 0.56g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.002mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.15mg 3%
Calories 112kcal 43kcal 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg 3%
Carbs 17.75g 9.57g 3%
Potassium 183mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin A 25µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.47mg 2%
Calcium 146mg 168mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 0.098g 2%
Net carbs 17.75g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 17.75g 0.6g N/A
Choline 14.3mg 12.8mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.047g 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Seaweed
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
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.639g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.