Milk vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between milk and sugar?
- Milk is richer than sugar in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B5.
- Milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% more.
- The glycemic index of milk is lower.
We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Sugars, granulated types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +873.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +449500% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1903.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 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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| Carbs | 4.99g | 99.98g | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 387kcal | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.019mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 0.6µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0g | 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?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins