Milk vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and chicken breast:
- Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chicken breast is a great source of potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Milk has 9.6 times less cholesterol than chicken breast.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and milk has 70% less calories than chicken breast - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | ~ |
| Fat | 35% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both milk and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than milk - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 840% more protein than milk - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Milk and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and chicken breast are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Milk has 9.6 times less cholesterol than chicken breast - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Milk has 817% more Vitamin A than chicken breast - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has 880% more Vitamin D than chicken breast - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Milk and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both milk and chicken breast contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Milk | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than chicken breast - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 51 times more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken breast is a great source of potassium and it has 83% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.03 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.59 G |
| Total | 0.062 G | 0.65 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does milk or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and milk has 70% less calories than chicken breast - milk has 50 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is milk or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 840% more protein than milk - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does milk or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both milk and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does milk or chicken breast contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than chicken breast - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.