Whole Milk vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and strawberries:
- Strawberry has 123.3 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than whole milk.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than strawberry.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberry has 48% less calories than whole milk - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to strawberries per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:31:48 and for strawberries, 8:85:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 31% | 85% |
| Fat | 48% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than whole milk - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 370% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Strawberry has 123.3 times less saturated fat than whole milk - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Strawberry has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg 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 whole milk - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 45 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than strawberry - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate. Both whole milk and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Whole Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 606% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both whole milk and strawberries contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole milk and strawberries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whole Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and strawberries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.09 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Milk or Strawberries .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberry has 50% less calories than whole milk - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does strawberries or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does strawberries or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.