Smoothie vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Smoothie and Milkshake different?
- Smoothie is richer in Vitamin C, while Milkshake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
- Smoothie covers your daily need of Vitamin C 27% more than Milkshake.
- Smoothie contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Milkshake. Smoothie contains 0.816mg of Vitamin B3, while Milkshake contains 0.146mg.
- Smoothie is lower in Sugar.
Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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 IronIron | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +256.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +662.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +348.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +458.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +167.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 37kcal | 112kcal |
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| Protein | 1.22g | 3.86g |
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| Fats | 0g | 3.03g |
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| Vitamin C | 24.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.16g | 17.75g |
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| Carbs | 8.16g | 17.75g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 48IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 41mg | 146mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 183mg |
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| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.1mg |
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| Sugar | 7.35g | 17.75g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 408IU | 91IU |
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| Vitamin A | 25µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.816mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.082mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0.52µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Choline | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 1.886g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.875g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.054mg |
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| Threonine | 0.174mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.234mg |
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| Leucine | 0.378mg |
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| Lysine | 0.306mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.186mg |
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| Valine | 0.258mg |
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| Histidine | 0.105mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
13%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)