Whole Milk vs. Oyster
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Oyster
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
oyster
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and oyster:
- Both whole milk and oyster are high in calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, oyster has more dha and epa than whole milk.
- Oyster has 3.2 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Oyster has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, whole milk contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than oyster.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole milk and oyster contain similar amounts of calories - whole milk has 61 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for oyster, 36:39:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 39% |
| Fat | 48% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - whole milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than whole milk - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 66% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster has 3.2 times less saturated fat than whole milk - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Whole milk and oyster contain similar amounts of cholesterol - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster has 25mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has more Vitamin C than whole milk - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 475% more Vitamin A than oyster - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than oyster - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug 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, whole milk contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both whole milk and oyster contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Whole Milk | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 1.267 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.157 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | 16.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole milk and oyster are high in calcium. Whole milk has 157% more calcium than oyster - whole milk has 113mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 191 times more iron than whole milk - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Whole milk and oyster contain similar amounts of potassium - whole milk has 132mg 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 DHA and EPA than whole milk per 100 grams. Both whole milk and oyster contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whole Milk | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.044 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.203 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.188 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole milk has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Oyster | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.028 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.033 G |
| Total | 0.12 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) .
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FAQ
Does whole milk or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole milk and oyster contain similar amounts of calories - whole milk has 61 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is whole milk or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 70% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does whole milk or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - whole milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does whole milk or oyster contain more calcium?
Both whole milk and oyster are high in calcium. Whole milk has 160% more calcium than oyster - whole milk has 113mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
Does whole milk or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 191 times more iron than whole milk - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.