How do almonds compare to other common foods like milk in terms of nutritional content, especially calcium and potassium?

Almonds outperform milk in calcium and potassium density per gram, plus vitamin E and healthy fats, but milk edges out in protein and B12—ideal swaps depend on lactose tolerance and goals.

Calcium Comparison

Raw almonds pack 269mg calcium per 100g (26% DV), beating milk's 120-125mg/100g (12% DV). A 30g handful (23 almonds) gives ~80mg vs. 200ml milk's ~240mg total—but almonds need no fortification.

Potassium Comparison

Almonds crush it at 733mg/100g (16% DV) vs. milk's 140-150mg (3% DV); handful delivers 220mg for heart/muscle support.

Overall Nutrition (Per 100g)

Almonds shine in fats (50g, mostly mono-unsaturated), fiber (12g), and E (26mg, 170% DV); milk offers more protein (3.4g), carbs (5g), and B12.

Nutrient (per 100g) Almonds  Milk 
Calcium 269mg (26% DV) 120mg (12% DV)
Potassium 733mg (16% DV) 140mg (3% DV)
Protein 21g 3.4g
Vitamin E 26mg (170% DV) 0.01mg
Calories 579 42

Soak almonds overnight for better digestion; great for bloating-prone diets like yours. Almond milk varies (fortified often matches milk calcium

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