Milk vs. Grapefruit
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Grapefruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
grapefruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and grapefruit:
- Grapefruit has 58.8 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, grapefruit contains more folate.
- 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 Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Milk and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to grapefruit per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for grapefruit, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 91% |
| Fat | 35% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk - grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Milk and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 329% more protein than grapefruit - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Grapefruit has 58.8 times less saturated fat than milk - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and grapefruit are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and grapefruit are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 155 times more Vitamin C than milk - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than grapefruit - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, grapefruit contains more folate. Both milk and grapefruit contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.043 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.262 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.053 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 445% more calcium than grapefruit - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Milk and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Milk and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - milk has 140mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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,
| Milk | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 686 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1419 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and grapefruit contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, milk has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Milk | Grapefruit | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.029 G |
Customize your serving size
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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does milk or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Milk and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does milk or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does milk or grapefruit contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than grapefruit - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.