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Mayonnaise vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mayonnaise and Milk?

  • Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet Milk is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
  • Mayonnaise's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 136% more.
  • Mayonnaise has 328 times more Vitamin E than Milk. While Mayonnaise has 3.28mg of Vitamin E , Milk has only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Milk is lower.

We used Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 Iron +600%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +1462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.4%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +1462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.4%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%

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.
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Milk
Contains more Vitamin E +32700%
Contains more Vitamin K +162900%
Contains more Vitamin A +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +291.7%
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +32700%
Contains more Vitamin K +162900%
Contains more Vitamin A +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +291.7%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +7616.5%
Contains more Other +162.7%
Contains more Protein +251%
Contains more Carbs +775.4%
Contains more Water +315.3%
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Fats +7616.5%
Contains more Other +162.7%
Contains more Protein +251%
Contains more Carbs +775.4%
Contains more Water +315.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5980.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127585.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5980.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127585.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Milk Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 4.99g Milk
Protein 0.96g 3.37g Milk
Fats 74.85g 0.97g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 4.99g Milk
Calories 680kcal 42kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g 0g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g 5.2g Mayonnaise
Calcium 8mg 125mg Milk
Iron 0.21mg 0.03mg Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 11mg Milk
Phosphorus 21mg 95mg Milk
Potassium 20mg 150mg Milk
Sodium 635mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 0.15mg 0.42mg Milk
Copper 0.019mg 0.01mg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 0.003mg Mayonnaise
Selenium 2.3µg 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 65IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.01mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.02mg Milk
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.185mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.093mg Milk
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.037mg Milk
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 163µg 0.1µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.055mg 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.095mg 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.072mg 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.035mg 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.074mg 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.026mg 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 42mg 5mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.187g Milk
Saturated Fat 11.703g 0.633g Milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 0.277g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 0.035g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g 0.027g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g 0.004g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise Milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Mayonnaise
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.63g)
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.

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.

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