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Milkshake vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Milkshake and Watercress

  • Milkshake has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 208% more.
  • Watercress contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Watercress, 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.
Milkshake
Milkshake
4
:
6
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Calcium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Zinc +254.5%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Manganese +1642.9%
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Watercress
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Calcium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Zinc +254.5%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Manganese +1642.9%

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
4
:
8
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3406.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +124900%
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%
Watercress
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3406.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +124900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
3
:
2
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Protein +67.8%
Contains more Fats +2930%
Contains more Carbs +1276%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Other +31.9%
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
Watercress
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +67.8%
Contains more Fats +2930%
Contains more Carbs +1276%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Other +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
2
:
1
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Watercress
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 0.79g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 2.3g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 0.1g Milkshake
Carbs 17.75g 1.29g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 11kcal Milkshake
Sugar 17.75g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 0g 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 146mg 120mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.2mg Watercress
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 115mg 60mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 95mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 0.39mg 0.11mg Milkshake
Copper 0.051mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.014mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 2.3µg 0.9µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 91IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.12mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.2mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.31mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 7µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.03mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.133mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.093mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.166mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.134mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.02mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.114mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.137mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.04mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 1.886g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 0.008g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.035g Milkshake

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Milkshake Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.859g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.