Whole Milk vs. Kiwi

Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Kiwi


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

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

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

  • Kiwi has 63.3 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
  • Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Whole milk has 67% less carbohydrates than kiwi.
  • Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, kiwi contains more folate.
  • Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than kiwi.
  • Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole milk and kiwi 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Kiwi and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - kiwi has 61 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to kiwi per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for kiwi, 7:87:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Milk Kiwi
Protein 21% 7%
Carbohydrates 32% 87%
Fat 48% 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Whole milk has 67% less carbohydrates than kiwi - kiwi has 14.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Kiwi and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - kiwi has 9g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Whole milk has 176% more protein than kiwi - kiwi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Kiwi has 63.3 times less saturated fat than whole milk - kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Kiwi has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kiwi does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole milk - kiwi has 92.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Whole milk has 10 times more Vitamin A than kiwi - kiwi has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than kiwi - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kiwi does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Kiwi and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Kiwi has 133 times more Vitamin K than whole milk - kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, kiwi contains more folate. Both whole milk and kiwi contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Whole Milk Kiwi
Thiamin 0.046 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.169 MG 0.025 MG
Niacin 0.089 MG 0.341 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.373 MG 0.183 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.063 MG
Folate 5 UG 25 UG
Vitamin B12 0.45 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 232% more calcium than kiwi - kiwi has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.

iron

Kiwi and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - kiwi has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium and it has 136% more potassium than whole milk - kiwi has 312mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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,

Whole Milk Kiwi
beta-carotene 7 UG 52 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 122 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole milk and kiwi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Whole Milk Kiwi
alpha linoleic acid 0.075 G 0.042 G
Total 0.075 G 0.042 G

omega 6s

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

Whole Milk Kiwi
linoleic acid 0.12 G 0.246 G
Total 0.12 G 0.246 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does kiwi or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Kiwi and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - kiwi has 61 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.

Does kiwi or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than kiwi - kiwi has 14.7g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

Does kiwi or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than kiwi - kiwi has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.

Does kiwi or whole milk contain more potassium?
Kiwi is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than whole milk - kiwi has 312mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.