Apple vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between apples and milk
- Apples have more fiber and vitamin C; however, milk is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 20% more than apples.
Food varieties used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1066.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1983.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +950% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +763.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +611.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +491.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +420.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1196.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +470.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +275% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3857.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.185mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 95mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 125mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g | 10% |
| Fructose | 5.9g | 0g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.26g | 3.37g | 6% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 3.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 0.361mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.633g | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.81g | 4.99g | 3% |
| Choline | 3.4mg | 17.7mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.277g | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 52kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.003mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.12mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.41g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.39g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.051g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.001mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.006mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.006mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.012mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.012mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.605g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.1)