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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole milk and pickles is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 21:31:48 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Milk Pickles
Protein 21% 14%
Carbohydrates 31% 67%
Fat 48% 19%
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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Milk or Pickles .

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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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.