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Milk vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are milk and mixed nuts different?

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and fiber than milk.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 100% higher.
  • Milk has less saturated fat.

Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added are the varieties used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1981.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321.3%
Contains more IronIron +8600%
Contains more CopperCopper +8970%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +380%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +927.3%
~equal in Calcium ~117mg

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
3
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +845%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +851.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1560%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.196mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +4223.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +494.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5461.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +321.8%
Contains more OtherOther +284%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10184.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41648.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.01mg 0.907mg 100%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 14.612g 97%
Manganese 0.003mg 2.04mg 89%
Fats 0.97g 53.95g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 28.488g 71%
Selenium 3.3µg 33.9µg 56%
Phosphorus 95mg 456mg 52%
Magnesium 11mg 229mg 52%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 7.82mg 52%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 7.709mg 48%
Saturated fat 0.633g 8.711g 37%
Protein 3.37g 20.04g 33%
Iron 0.03mg 2.61mg 32%
Calories 42kcal 607kcal 28%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Zinc 0.42mg 3.36mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.352mg 24%
Folate 5µg 83µg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 1.14mg 16%
Potassium 150mg 632mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.189mg 14%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Choline 17.7mg 52mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Carbs 4.99g 21.05g 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.7µg 5%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Sodium 44mg 5mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.196mg 1%
Calcium 125mg 117mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 5.2g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

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

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