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Milkshake vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Milkshake and Soft serve?

  • Soft serve is richer than Milkshake in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Soft serve's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% more.

We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate types 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 +11.5%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +30.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Potassium - 177
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 40% 8% 9% 50% 16% 8% 15% 10% 1% 17%
Contains more Calcium +11.5%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +30.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Potassium - 177

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 D +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.5
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 36% 13% 21% 3% 13% 42% 2% 31% 12% 7% 63% 3%
Contains more Vitamin D +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Fats +329%
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.1
Equal in Other - 0.9
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +24.5%
Contains more Fats +329%
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.1
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +298.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +298.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Soft serve Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 21.5g Soft serve
Protein 3.86g 4.1g Soft serve
Fats 3.03g 13g Soft serve
Carbs 17.75g 22.2g Soft serve
Calories 112kcal 222kcal Soft serve
Sugar 17.75g 21.16g Milkshake
Fiber 0g 0.7g Soft serve
Calcium 146mg 131mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.21mg Soft serve
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 115mg 116mg Soft serve
Potassium 183mg 177mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 61mg Soft serve
Zinc 0.39mg 0.52mg Soft serve
Copper 0.051mg 0.03mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.005mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 3µg Soft serve
Vitamin A 91IU 589IU Soft serve
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 162µg Soft serve
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.61mg Soft serve
Vitamin D 48IU 29IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.7µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Soft serve
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.049mg Soft serve
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.182mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.095mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.506mg Soft serve
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.048mg Soft serve
Folate 7µg 9µg Soft serve
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.5µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.9µg Soft serve
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.048mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.169mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.215mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.353mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.296mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.091mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.176mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.241mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.099mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 91mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.886g 7.46g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 3.49g Soft serve
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.46g Soft serve

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Soft serve
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
20%
Soft serve
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
17%
Soft serve

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soft serve
Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.