Milk vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between milk and espresso
- Milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and selenium; however, espresso is richer in vitamin B3 and magnesium.
- Espresso's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 32% more.
- Milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of espresso is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +6150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +740% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1257.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +627.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1566.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1189.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +580.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5498.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2708.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +438.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +198.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +226.1% |
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Water
~97.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.9% |
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 Sugar |
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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 | 9kcal |
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| Protein | 3.37g | 0.12g |
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| Fats | 0.97g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.99g | 1.67g |
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| Carbs | 4.99g | 1.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 80mg |
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| Calcium | 125mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 115mg |
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| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.13mg |
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| Sugar | 5.2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 95mg | 7mg |
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| Sodium | 44mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.177mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 5.207mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 17.7mg | 2.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.633g | 0.092g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.092g |
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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 | 0g |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Espresso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.