Skim Milk vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and chicken:
- Chicken has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Skim milk has 54.5 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Skim milk has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and skim milk has 82% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 39:58:3 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both skim milk and chicken are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than skim milk - skim milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 591% more protein than skim milk - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Skim milk has 54.5 times less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and skim milk are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Skim milk has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than chicken - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than chicken - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both skim milk and chicken contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Skim Milk | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 30 times more iron than skim milk - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 334% more potassium than skim milk - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and DPA than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 1.838 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does chicken or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and skim milk has 80% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is chicken or skim milk better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 590% more protein than skim milk - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does skim milk or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both skim milk and chicken are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does chicken or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
Does chicken or skim milk contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than skim milk - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.