Milk vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and yellow corn:
- Milk has 3.3 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Yellow corn has 5.3 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Milk has 48% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 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 yellow corn per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 76% |
| Fat | 35% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 3.3 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yellow corn and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn and milk contain similar amounts of protein - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow corn has 5.3 times less saturated fat than milk - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and yellow corn are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and yellow corn are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has 26 times more Vitamin C than milk - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 323% more Vitamin A than yellow corn - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than yellow corn - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both milk and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Milk | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn has 21 times more iron than milk - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 56% more potassium than milk - yellow corn has 218mg 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,
| Milk | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow corn has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does yellow corn or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Milk has 50% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does yellow corn or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 3.3 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.