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Milk vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Milk and Vodka

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Selenium in Milk is higher than in Vodka.
  • Milk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 20% more than Vodka.
  • The amount of Sugar in Vodka is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof.

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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
8
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%
Vodka
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.38% 3.3% 0% 2.1% 0.13% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14900%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.01mg

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
12
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%
Vodka
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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 1.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2542.9%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
4
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Vodka
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35%
Contains more OtherOther +4353.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Vodka Opinion
Calories 42kcal 231kcal Vodka
Protein 3.37g 0g Milk
Fats 0.97g 0g Milk
Net carbs 4.99g 0g Milk
Carbs 4.99g 0g Milk
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Vodka
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Magnesium 11mg 0mg Milk
Calcium 125mg 0mg Milk
Potassium 150mg 1mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 0.01mg Milk
Sugar 5.2g 0g Vodka
Copper 0.01mg 0.01mg
Zinc 0.42mg 0mg Milk
Phosphorus 95mg 5mg Milk
Sodium 44mg 1mg Vodka
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin A 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Manganese 0.003mg 0mg Milk
Selenium 3.3µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg Milk
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.007mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0mg Milk
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0mg Milk
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Folate 5µg 0µg Milk
Choline 17.7mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 0g Vodka
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 0g Milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0g Milk
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg 0mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg 0mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg 0mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg 0mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg 0mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg 0mg Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk Vodka
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
0%
Vodka
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
1%
Vodka

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vodka
Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Vodka
Vodka is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.