Skim Milk vs. Fries
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Fries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
fries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and fries:
- Fry has 15.9 times less sugar than skim milk.
- Fry has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Fry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Skim milk has 40.7 times less saturated fat than fry.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Fries (Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fry is high in calories and skim milk has 89% less calories than fry - fry has 312 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to fries per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for fries, 4:53:43 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 53% |
| Fat | 2% | 43% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fry is high in carbohydrates and skim milk has 88% less carbohydrates than fry - fry has 41.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - fry has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fry has 15.9 times less sugar than skim milk - fry has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fries and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - fry has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Skim milk has 40.7 times less saturated fat than fry - fry has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both fries and skim milk are low in trans fat - fry has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and fries are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fry has more Vitamin C than skim milk - fry has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than fry - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than fry - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fry has 166 times more Vitamin E than skim milk - fry has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fry has more Vitamin K than skim milk - fry has 11.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fry has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and fries contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Skim Milk | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 3.004 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.58 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.372 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 30 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 578% more calcium than fry - fry has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Fry has 26 times more iron than skim milk - fry has 0.81mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Fry is an excellent source of potassium and it has 271% more potassium than skim milk - fry has 579mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.436 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.436 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fry has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 4.948 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 4.977 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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does fries or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Fry is high in calories and skim milk has 90% less calories than fry - fry has 312 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is fries or skim milk better for protein?
Fries and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - fry has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does fries or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fry is high in carbohydrates and skim milk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than fry - fry has 41.4g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does fries or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 580% more calcium than fry - fry has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
Does fries or skim milk contain more potassium?
Fry is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than skim milk - fry has 579mg of potassium in 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.