Whole Milk vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and pears:
- Pear has 83.7 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Whole milk has 68% less carbohydrates than pear.
- Whole milk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pear.
- 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 Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pears and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 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 pears per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 96% |
| Fat | 48% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk has 68% less carbohydrates than pear - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pear is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Whole milk has 48% less sugar than pear - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 775% more protein than pear - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pear has 83.7 times less saturated fat than whole milk - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pear has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pear does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pear has more Vitamin C than whole milk - pear has 4.3mg 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 pear - pear 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 pear - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pear does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pears and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pears and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and pears contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Milk | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Pears and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Pears and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - pear has 116mg 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 pears contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Milk | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 44 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pear per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and pears contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.093 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Pears (Pears, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pears or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pears and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does pears or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pear - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pears or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.