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Milk vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Milk and Milk

    Food types used in this article are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
    Milk
    0
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
    Milk
    0
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~125mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~150mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0.03mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.01mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~95mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~44mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.003mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~3.3µg

    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.
    Milk
    0
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 0.2% 36% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
    Milk
    0
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 0.2% 36% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~196IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.01mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~1.2µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.185mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.093mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.361mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.037mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.47µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
    ~equal in Folate ~5µg
    ~equal in Choline ~17.7mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Milk
    0
    3% 5% 90%
    Protein: 3.37 g
    Fats: 0.97 g
    Carbs: 4.99 g
    Water: 89.92 g
    Other: 0.75 g
    Milk
    0
    3% 5% 90%
    Protein: 3.37 g
    Fats: 0.97 g
    Carbs: 4.99 g
    Water: 89.92 g
    Other: 0.75 g
    ~equal in Protein ~3.37g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.97g
    ~equal in Carbs ~4.99g
    ~equal in Water ~89.92g
    ~equal in Other ~0.75g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Milk
    0
    67% 29% 4%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
    Milk
    0
    67% 29% 4%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.633g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.277g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.035g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Milk
    0
    100%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0 g
    Glucose: 0 g
    Fructose: 0 g
    Lactose: 5.2 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Milk
    0
    100%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0 g
    Glucose: 0 g
    Fructose: 0 g
    Lactose: 5.2 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    ~equal in Starch ~0g
    ~equal in Sucrose ~0g
    ~equal in Glucose ~0g
    ~equal in Fructose ~0g
    ~equal in Lactose ~5.2g
    ~equal in Maltose ~0g
    ~equal in Galactose ~0g

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Milk Milk
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Milk Milk Opinion
    Calories 42kcal 42kcal
    Protein 3.37g 3.37g
    Fats 0.97g 0.97g
    Net carbs 4.99g 4.99g
    Carbs 4.99g 4.99g
    Cholesterol 5mg 5mg
    Vitamin D 48IU 48IU
    Magnesium 11mg 11mg
    Calcium 125mg 125mg
    Potassium 150mg 150mg
    Iron 0.03mg 0.03mg
    Sugar 5.2g 5.2g
    Copper 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Zinc 0.42mg 0.42mg
    Phosphorus 95mg 95mg
    Sodium 44mg 44mg
    Vitamin A 196IU 196IU
    Vitamin A RAE 58µg 58µg
    Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.2µg
    Manganese 0.003mg 0.003mg
    Selenium 3.3µg 3.3µg
    Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg
    Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.185mg
    Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.093mg
    Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.361mg
    Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.037mg
    Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.47µg
    Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
    Folate 5µg 5µg
    Choline 17.7mg 17.7mg
    Saturated Fat 0.633g 0.633g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 0.277g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.035g
    Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.043mg
    Threonine 0.143mg 0.143mg
    Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.174mg
    Leucine 0.319mg 0.319mg
    Lysine 0.282mg 0.282mg
    Methionine 0.088mg 0.088mg
    Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.174mg
    Valine 0.22mg 0.22mg
    Histidine 0.101mg 0.101mg
    Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.004g
    Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 0.027g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Milk Milk
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
    Milk
    15%
    Milk
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    14%
    Milk
    14%
    Milk

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (5 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (5.2 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (44 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.633 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (31)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.6)
    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.
    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.

    References

    All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

    1. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients
    2. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients

    All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

    Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.