Milk vs. Oyster
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Oyster
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
oyster
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and oyster:
- Both milk and oyster are high in calcium.
- Oyster has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, milk contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Milk and oyster contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to oyster for carbs. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for oyster, 36:39:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 39% |
| Fat | 35% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than milk - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 58% more protein than milk - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Milk and oyster contain similar amounts of saturated fat - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and oyster are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Milk and oyster contain similar amounts of cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster has 25mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has 22 times more Vitamin C than milk - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 588% more Vitamin A than oyster - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than oyster - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Milk and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, milk contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both milk and oyster contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 1.267 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 16.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both milk and oyster are high in calcium. Milk has 173% more calcium than oyster - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 288 times more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Milk and oyster contain similar amounts of potassium - milk has 140mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oyster has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.044 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.203 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.188 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, milk has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Milk | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.033 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.062 G | 0.061 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.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does milk or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Milk and oyster contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is milk or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 60% more protein than milk - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does milk or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does milk or oyster contain more calcium?
Both milk and oyster are high in calcium. Milk has 170% more calcium than oyster - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
Does milk or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 288 times more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.