Milk vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between milk and butter?
- Milk is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D, yet butter is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 249% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in milk is lower.
- The glycemic index of butter is lower.
We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Butter, without salt types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +420.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +525% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +295.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +230% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +444.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +228.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +176.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1079.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +296.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8216.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +401.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1775% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8261.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8358.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8500% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 50.489g | 227% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 81.11g | 123% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 684µg | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 215mg | 70% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 23.43g | 58% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 717kcal | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 3.01g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 2.32mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.17µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.034mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.003mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 0.06g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 18.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | 0.315g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | 2.166g | 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
15%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 49.856g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)