Milk vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Cooked Chicken
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
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and chicken:
- Chicken has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Milk has 12.3 times less cholesterol than chicken.
- Milk has 60% less saturated fat than chicken.
- 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 (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and milk has 74% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for chicken, 49:0:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | ~ |
| Fat | 35% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both milk and chicken are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than milk - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 605% more protein than milk - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Milk has 60% less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and milk are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and milk has 0.09g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Milk has 12.3 times less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and milk has 8mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than chicken - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than chicken - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both milk and chicken contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Milk | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 45 times more iron than milk - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 384% more potassium than milk - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and DPA than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 1.818 G |
| Total | 0.062 G | 1.838 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.
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chicken or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and milk has 70% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Is chicken or milk better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 610% more protein than milk - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Does milk or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both milk and chicken are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does chicken or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does chicken or milk contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 380% more potassium than milk - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.