Skim Milk vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and strawberries:
- Skim milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than skim milk.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to strawberries per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 85% |
| Fat | 2% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than skim milk - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Strawberries and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 403% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and skim milk are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and strawberries are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than skim milk - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has 60 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than strawberry - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate. Both skim milk and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Skim Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 663% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and skim milk contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and skim milk contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.09 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is strawberries or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 400% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does strawberries or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does strawberries or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 660% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.