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Milkshake vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milkshake and Smoothie different?

  • Milkshake is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Smoothie covers your daily need of Vitamin C 27% more than Milkshake.

Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +256.1%
Contains more Potassium +662.5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +256.1%
Contains more Potassium +662.5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +216.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Other +167.6%
Contains more Water +21.3%
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +216.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Other +167.6%
Contains more Water +21.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 8.16g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 1.22g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 0g Milkshake
Carbs 17.75g 8.16g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 37kcal Milkshake
Sugar 17.75g 7.35g Smoothie
Calcium 146mg 41mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.15mg Smoothie
Magnesium 12mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 115mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 24mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 29mg Smoothie
Zinc 0.39mg Milkshake
Copper 0.051mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 91IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 25µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.03mg Milkshake
Vitamin B2 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.368mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.082mg Smoothie
Folate 7µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.24µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 1.886g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g Milkshake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Smoothie
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
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.