Skim Milk vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and yellow corn:
- Skim milk has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Skim milk has 65% less calories than yellow corn.
- Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Skim milk has 65% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 76% |
| Fat | 2% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Skim milk has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yellow corn and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and skim milk are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and yellow corn are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than skim milk - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has 369% more Vitamin A than yellow corn - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than yellow corn - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both skim milk and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Skim Milk | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn has 14 times more iron than skim milk - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 40% more potassium than skim milk - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow corn has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does yellow corn or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Skim milk has 70% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is yellow corn or skim milk better for protein?
Yellow corn and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does yellow corn or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, skim milk has 3.2 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.