Milk vs. Rice milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between milk and rice milk
- Milk has more phosphorus, while rice milk has more manganese and vitamin B12.
- Rice milk's daily need coverage for manganese is 12% higher.
- Rice milk contains 8 times less choline than milk. Milk contains 17.7mg of choline, while rice milk contains 2.1mg.
- Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of rice milk is 79.
The food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +455.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +223.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9300% |
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 DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +742.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +319.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1103.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.8% |
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Fats
~0.97g
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Water
~89.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +794.3% |
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 price |
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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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| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.282mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.63µg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 0.28g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 2.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.142mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.313g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 42IU | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 63µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 9.17g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0.625g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 47kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 8.87g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 5.28g | N/A |
| Sodium | 44mg | 39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice milk contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice milk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk 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.