Whole Milk vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and pecan:
- Both pecan and whole milk are high in calcium.
- Pecan has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Whole milk has 65% less carbohydrates than pecan.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pecan.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and whole milk has 91% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pecan per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 8% |
| Fat | 48% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk has 65% less carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pecan are made of 68% dietary fiber, 28% sugar and 3% starch, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pecan and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 191% more protein than whole milk - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and whole milk has 70% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pecan has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan has more Vitamin C than whole milk - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 14 times more Vitamin A than pecan - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pecan - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pecan and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and pecan contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Whole Milk | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pecan and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 61% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 83 times more iron than whole milk - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Pecan is an excellent source of potassium and it has 211% more potassium than whole milk - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.986 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.986 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 20.628 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 20.697 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 Pecan (Nuts, pecans) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pecan or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and whole milk has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does pecan or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pecan are made of 70% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does pecan or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both pecan and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 60% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
Does pecan or whole milk contain more potassium?
Pecan is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than whole milk - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.