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SlimFast shake vs. Almond milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between SlimFast shake and Almond milk

  • Almond milk has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • SlimFast shake covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 25% more than Almond milk.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan and Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable.

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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 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 59% 5.9% 13% 9.7% 1.9% 4.3% 9.3% 5.5% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +528.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.2%
Contains more IronIron +174.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.1%
~equal in Sodium ~71mg

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 65% 34% 92% 33% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 0%
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% 8.5% 56% 30% 15% 11% 1.4% 1.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~1µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
97%
Protein: 0.59 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 0.58 g
Water: 97.05 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1016.9%
Contains more FatsFats +161.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.6%
Contains more OtherOther +98.5%
~equal in Water ~97.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 74% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.29 g
75% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.236 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +196.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient SlimFast shake Almond milk Opinion
Calories 58kcal 15kcal SlimFast shake
Protein 6.59g 0.59g SlimFast shake
Fats 2.88g 1.1g SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Net carbs 0.45g 0.58g Almond milk
Carbs 0.85g 0.58g SlimFast shake
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Almond milk
Vitamin D 45IU 42IU SlimFast shake
Magnesium 44mg 7mg SlimFast shake
Calcium 130mg 197mg Almond milk
Potassium 179mg 67mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.96mg 0.35mg SlimFast shake
Sugar 0.6g 0g Almond milk
Fiber 0.4g 0g SlimFast shake
Copper 0.014mg 0.029mg Almond milk
Zinc 0.85mg 0.07mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 136mg 10mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 72mg 71mg Almond milk
Vitamin A 565IU 142IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A 171µg 43µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 4.58mg 2.81mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1µg SlimFast shake
Manganese 0.042mg Almond milk
Selenium 4.5µg 0.2µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.06mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.047mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 2.39mg 0.075mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B5 1.195mg 0.03mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.015mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin K 6.5µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Folate 39µg 1µg SlimFast shake
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0g Almond milk
Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g 0.708g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.29g 0.236g SlimFast shake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
SlimFast shake Almond milk
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
46%
SlimFast shake
10%
Almond milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
SlimFast shake
11%
Almond milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond milk
Almond milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond milk
Almond milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond milk
Almond milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond milk
Almond milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond milk
Almond milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/nutrients
  2. Almond milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174832/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.