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Milkshake vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between milkshake and white bread

  • Milkshake has more vitamin B12 and vitamin D; however, white bread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and fiber.
  • White bread covers your daily iron needs 44% more than milkshake.
  • Milkshake contains less sodium.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of milkshake is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +3510%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3728.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +856.5%
~equal in Calcium ~144mg

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 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3174%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1485.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.2µg
~equal in Choline ~14.6mg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +104.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +178.4%
Contains more OtherOther +117.6%
~equal in Fats ~3.33g

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1317.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake White bread DV% diff.
Iron 0.1mg 3.61mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.533mg 42%
Selenium 2.3µg 22µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 4.78mg 29%
Folate 7µg 111µg 26%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.536mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Sodium 95mg 490mg 17%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Carbs 17.75g 49.42g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Protein 3.86g 8.85g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 1.602g 10%
Calories 112kcal 266kcal 8%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Copper 0.051mg 0.101mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Saturated fat 1.886g 0.698g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.243mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.74mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.536mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.087mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Phosphorus 115mg 98mg 2%
Potassium 183mg 126mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.22mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 0.599g 1%
Fats 3.03g 3.33g 0%
Net carbs 17.75g 46.72g N/A
Calcium 146mg 144mg 0%
Sugar 17.75g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Choline 14.3mg 14.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkshake White bread
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%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.188g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.