Vegetable oil vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between vegetable oil and milk?
- Vegetable oil is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K, yet milk is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Vegetable oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 98% more.
- Vegetable oil has 210 times more vitamin K than milk. While vegetable oil has 21µg of vitamin K, milk has only 0.1µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in milk is lower.
- The glycemic index of vegetable oil is lower.
We used Oil, corn, peanut, and olive 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 IronIron | +333.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +147700% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +8750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +10209.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.367 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
33.033 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17240.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94280% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 33.033g | 0.035g | 220% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.97g | 152% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 48.033g | 0.277g | 119% |
| Vitamin E | 14.78mg | 0.01mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 14.367g | 0.633g | 62% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 42kcal | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 0.1µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 95mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.185mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 125mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.361mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.37g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 3.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 17.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.99g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.003mg | 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
27%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.734g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins