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Almond milk vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Almond milk and Coca-Cola

  • Almond milk is higher than Coca-Cola in Calcium, Vitamin E, and Vitamin D.
  • Almond milk's daily need coverage for Calcium is 20% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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 5% 59% 5.9% 13% 9.7% 1.9% 4.3% 9.3% 5.5% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3250%
Contains more IronIron +218.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2800%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~10mg

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% 8.5% 56% 30% 15% 11% 1.4% 1.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
Protein: 0.59 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 0.58 g
Water: 97.05 g
Other: 0.68 g
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +742.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5400%
Contains more OtherOther +1600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1548.3%
~equal in Water ~90.31g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond milk Coca-Cola Opinion
Calories 15kcal 37kcal Coca-Cola
Protein 0.59g 0.07g Almond milk
Fats 1.1g 0.02g Almond milk
Net carbs 0.58g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Carbs 0.58g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Vitamin D 42IU 0IU Almond milk
Magnesium 7mg 0mg Almond milk
Calcium 197mg 2mg Almond milk
Potassium 67mg 2mg Almond milk
Iron 0.35mg 0.11mg Almond milk
Sugar 0g 8.97g Almond milk
Copper 0.029mg 0.001mg Almond milk
Zinc 0.07mg 0.02mg Almond milk
Phosphorus 10mg 10mg
Sodium 71mg 4mg Coca-Cola
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Almond milk
Vitamin A 43µg 0µg Almond milk
Vitamin E 2.81mg 0mg Almond milk
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Almond milk
Manganese 0.042mg 0.002mg Almond milk
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Almond milk
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Almond milk
Vitamin B2 0.047mg 0mg Almond milk
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 0mg Almond milk
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 0mg Almond milk
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0mg Almond milk
Folate 1µg 0µg Almond milk
Choline 0mg 0.3mg Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.708g 0g Almond milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.236g 0g Almond milk

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Almond milk Coca-Cola
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
10%
Almond milk
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Almond milk
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond milk
Almond milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond milk
Almond milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond milk
Almond milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond milk
Almond milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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. Almond milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174832/nutrients
  2. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.