Milk vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and strawberries:
- Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Strawberry has 82.8 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and milk contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to strawberries per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 85% |
| Fat | 35% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Strawberries and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 393% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Strawberry has 82.8 times less saturated fat than milk - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and strawberries are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and strawberries are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 293 times more Vitamin C than milk - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 54 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than strawberry - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate. Both milk and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and milk contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and milk contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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 milk and strawberries contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and strawberries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and milk contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does strawberries or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does strawberries or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.