Milk vs. Blueberry
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Blueberry
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
blueberry
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and blueberry:
- Blueberry has 43.8 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than milk.
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Milk has 67% less carbohydrates than blueberry.
- Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, blueberry contains more niacin.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Milk and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
| Milk | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 91% |
| Fat | 36% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 67% less carbohydrates than blueberry - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Milk has 49% less sugar than blueberry - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 346% more protein than blueberry - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blueberry has 43.8 times less saturated fat than milk - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and blueberry are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and blueberry does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and blueberry are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and blueberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than milk - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 17 times more Vitamin A than blueberry - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than blueberry - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and blueberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, blueberry contains more niacin. Both milk and blueberry contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Milk | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than blueberry - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Milk and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Milk has 82% more potassium than blueberry - milk has 140mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.058 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.058 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and blueberry contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Blueberry | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.088 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.088 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 Milk or Blueberry .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does milk or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Milk and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does milk or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than blueberry - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does milk or blueberry contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than blueberry - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.