Milk vs. Drinking water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Milk and Drinking water
- The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, and Selenium in Milk is higher than in Drinking water.
- Milk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 20% more than Drinking water.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Beverages, water, tap, drinking.
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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 | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
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 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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +650% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 0kcal |
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| Protein | 3.37g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0.97g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 4.99g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.99g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 125mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 0.03mg | 0mg |
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| Sugar | 5.2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 95mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 44mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 17.7mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.633g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.277g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.143mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.174mg |
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| Leucine | 0.319mg |
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| Lysine | 0.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.088mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg |
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| Valine | 0.22mg |
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| Histidine | 0.101mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
1%
Comparison summary
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?
Drinking water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drinking water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $0.6)