Whole Milk vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and pickles:
- Both pickles and whole milk are high in calcium.
- Pickle has 22.6 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Pickle has 4 times less calories than whole milk.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pickle.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 4 times less calories than whole milk - pickle has 12 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 pickles per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for pickles, 14:66:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 66% |
| Fat | 48% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pickle has more dietary fiber than whole milk - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pickles and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 530% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pickle has 22.6 times less saturated fat than whole milk - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pickle has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickle has more Vitamin C than whole milk - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 667% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pickle - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pickles and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Milk | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 98% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Pickles and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - pickle has 117mg 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,
| Whole Milk | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole milk and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whole Milk | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole milk has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.052 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 Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 4 times less calories than whole milk - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does pickles or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does pickles or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both pickles and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 100% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.