Tea vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tea and milk different?
- Tea is higher in manganese; however, milk is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for milk is 20% higher.
- Tea contains 131 times more manganese than milk. While tea contains 0.392mg of manganese, milk contains only 0.003mg.
- Tea has a lower glycemic index (0) than milk (31).
Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12966.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +9400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +6066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2676.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5516.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2835.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.392mg | 0.003mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.003mg | 0.185mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 95mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 125mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.013mg | 0.361mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0.06g | 3.37g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 3.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.633g | 3% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 17.7mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 11mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.001mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Calories | 1kcal | 42kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.17g | 4.99g | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.277g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.17g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.032mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.035g | 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?
Tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tea contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Tea is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins