Almond milk vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Almond milk and Milk
- Almond milk has more Vitamin E, and Calcium, while Milk has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
- Milk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 20% more than Almond milk.
- Almond milk contains 281 times more Vitamin E than Milk. While Almond milk contains 2.81mg of Vitamin E, Milk contains only 0.01mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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.
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Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +1066.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +190% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1300% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +850% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -38% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1550% |
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.
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Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28000% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +293.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1103.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.59 g
Fats:
1.1 g
Carbs:
0.58 g
Water:
97.05 g
Other:
0.68 g
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Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Contains more FatsFats | +13.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +471.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +760.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +10.3% |
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Water
~89.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.236 g
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +155.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +574.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 15kcal | 42kcal | |
Protein | 0.59g | 3.37g | |
Fats | 1.1g | 0.97g | |
Net carbs | 0.58g | 4.99g | |
Carbs | 0.58g | 4.99g | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | |
Vitamin D | 42IU | 48IU | |
Magnesium | 7mg | 11mg | |
Calcium | 197mg | 125mg | |
Potassium | 67mg | 150mg | |
Iron | 0.35mg | 0.03mg | |
Sugar | 0g | 5.2g | |
Copper | 0.029mg | 0.01mg | |
Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.42mg | |
Phosphorus | 10mg | 95mg | |
Sodium | 71mg | 44mg | |
Vitamin A | 142IU | 196IU | |
Vitamin A | 43µg | 58µg | |
Vitamin E | 2.81mg | 0.01mg | |
Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.2µg | |
Manganese | 0.042mg | 0.003mg | |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 3.3µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.047mg | 0.185mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.075mg | 0.093mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.03mg | 0.361mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.037mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | |
Folate | 1µg | 5µg | |
Choline | 0mg | 17.7mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.633g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.708g | 0.277g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.236g | 0.035g | |
Tryptophan | 0.043mg | ||
Threonine | 0.143mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.174mg | ||
Leucine | 0.319mg | ||
Lysine | 0.282mg | ||
Methionine | 0.088mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | ||
Valine | 0.22mg | ||
Histidine | 0.101mg | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond milk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.