Raw Beef vs. Milk
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Milk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
milk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and milk:
- Milk has 8.7 times less cholesterol than raw beef.
- Milk has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Raw beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Raw beef has signficantly more iron than milk.
- Raw beef is a great source of potassium.
- Raw beef is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw beef is high in calories and milk has 85% less calories than raw beef - raw beef has 332 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to milk per calorie. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for milk, 27:38:35 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 38% |
| Fat | 82% | 35% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both milk and raw beef are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw beef has less sugar than milk - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 335% more protein than milk - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw beef is high in saturated fat and milk has 89% less saturated fat than raw beef - raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Milk has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and milk has 0.09g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Milk has 8.7 times less cholesterol than raw beef - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and milk has 8mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and raw beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Milk has 12 times more Vitamin A than raw beef - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has 15 times more Vitamin D than raw beef - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and milk has 49iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Raw beef and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw beef and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raw beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both raw beef and milk contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Raw Beef | Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.356 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | 0.53 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Raw beef has signficantly more iron than milk - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Raw beef is a great source of potassium and it has 56% more potassium than milk - raw beef has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw beef has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.084 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.084 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw beef has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 0.062 G |
| Total | 0.599 G | 0.066 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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FAQ
Does raw beef or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw beef is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than raw beef - raw beef has 332 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does milk or raw beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both milk and raw beef are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and raw beef has no carbs..
Does raw beef or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.