Milk vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between milk and goat
- Milk has more calcium; however, goat is richer in iron, zinc, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Goat covers your daily iron needs 35% more than milk.
- Goat has 10 times less calcium than milk. Milk has 125mg of calcium, while goat has 13mg.
- Milk contains less cholesterol.
- Milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of goat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Goat, raw.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +861.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2460% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +852.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3932.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +140.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +511.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +271.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +385.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.03mg | 2.83mg | 35% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 20.6g | 34% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 1.13µg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.256mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.49mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 3.75mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 57mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 180mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 8.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 385mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 42kcal | 109kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 2.31g | 2% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 82mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 1.03g | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 0g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0.71g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 1.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 1.532mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.715mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.429mg | 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
15%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.