Condensed Milk vs. Milk

Nutrition comparison of Condensed Milk and Milk

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of condensed milk versus milk (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in condensed milk and milk:

  • Both milk and condensed milk are high in calcium.
  • Condensed milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Condensed milk is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of condensed milk and milk is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Condensed Milk (Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened) and Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

Calories and Carbs

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Condensed milk is high in calories and milk has 84% less calories than condensed milk - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and condensed milk has 321 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, condensed milk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to milk per calorie. Condensed milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:66:24 and for milk, 26:38:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Condensed Milk Milk
Protein 10% 26%
Carbohydrates 66% 38%
Fat 24% 36%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Condensed milk is high in carbohydrates and milk has 91% less carbohydrates than condensed milk - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and condensed milk has 54.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in milk and condensed milk are both made of 100% sugar.

sugar

Condensed milk is high in sugar and milk has 91% less sugar than condensed milk - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and condensed milk has 54.4g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Condensed milk has 140% more protein than milk - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and condensed milk has 7.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Condensed milk is high in saturated fat and milk has 77% less saturated fat than condensed milk - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and condensed milk has 5.5g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both milk and condensed milk are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and condensed milk does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Milk and condensed milk contain similar amounts of cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and condensed milk has 34mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Condensed milk has 12 times more Vitamin C than milk - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and condensed milk has 2.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Milk and condensed milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and condensed milk has 74ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Milk has 717% more Vitamin D than condensed milk - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and condensed milk has 6iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Milk and condensed milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and condensed milk has 0.16mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Milk and condensed milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and condensed milk has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Condensed milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both condensed milk and milk contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

Condensed Milk Milk
Thiamin 0.09 MG 0.039 MG
Riboflavin 0.416 MG 0.185 MG
Niacin 0.21 MG 0.092 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.75 MG 0.356 MG
Vitamin B6 0.051 MG 0.038 MG
Folate 11 UG 5 UG
Vitamin B12 0.44 UG 0.53 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both milk and condensed milk are high in calcium. Condensed milk has 137% more calcium than milk - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and condensed milk has 284mg of calcium.

iron

Milk and condensed milk contain similar amounts of iron - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and condensed milk has 0.19mg of iron.

potassium

Condensed milk is an excellent source of potassium and it has 165% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg of potassium per 100 grams and condensed milk has 371mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both condensed milk and milk contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Condensed Milk Milk
beta-carotene 14 UG 4 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, condensed milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.

Condensed Milk Milk
alpha linoleic acid 0.121 G 0.008 G
Total 0.121 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, condensed milk has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.

Condensed Milk Milk
linoleic acid 0.216 G 0.062 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.004 G
Total 0.216 G 0.066 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Condensed Milk or Milk .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Condensed Milk (Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened) and Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) .

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FAQ

Does milk or condensed milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Condensed milk is high in calories and milk has 80% less calories than condensed milk - milk has 50 calories in 100g and condensed milk has 321 calories.

Does milk or condensed milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, condensed milk is high in carbohydrates and milk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than condensed milk - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and condensed milk has 54.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in milk and condensed milk are both made of 100% sugar.

Does milk or condensed milk contain more calcium?
Both milk and condensed milk are high in calcium. Condensed milk has 140% more calcium than milk - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and condensed milk has 284mg of calcium.

Does milk or condensed milk contain more potassium?
Condensed milk is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg of potassium in 100 grams and condensed milk has 371mg of potassium.