Microwave ovens heat things mostly by heating the water they contain. Microwaved stuff can absolutely end up different from other cooking methods and there's no

Microwave ovens heat things mostly by heating the water they contain. Microwaved stuff can absolutely end up different from other cooking methods and there's nothing wrong with having a preference. Most people prefer toasted bread to microwaved bread, but a microwave is the champion when it comes to things like bringing milk to a near boil and defrosting.