Milk vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and pecan:
- Both pecan and milk are high in calcium.
- Milk has 65% less carbohydrates than pecan.
- Pecan has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent 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 Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and milk has 93% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pecan per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 8% |
| Fat | 35% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 65% less carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pecan are made of 68% dietary fiber, 28% sugar and 3% starch, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pecan and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 178% more protein than milk - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and milk has 80% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and pecan are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and pecan are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 17 times more Vitamin A than pecan - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than pecan - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pecan and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both milk and pecan contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Milk | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pecan and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 71% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 125 times more iron than milk - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Pecan is an excellent source of potassium and it has 193% more potassium than milk - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.986 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.986 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.069 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 20.628 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 20.697 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% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pecan or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does pecan or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pecan are made of 70% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does pecan or milk contain more calcium?
Both pecan and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 70% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does pecan or milk contain more potassium?
Pecan is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than milk - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.