Skim Milk vs. Apple
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Apple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
apple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and apple:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Skim milk has 51% less sugar than apple.
- Skim milk has 64% less carbohydrates than apple.
- Skim milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Skim milk and apple contain similar amounts of calories - skim milk has 34 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to apple for fat. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for apple, 2:96:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 96% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Skim milk has 64% less carbohydrates than apple - skim milk has 5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in apple are made of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Skim milk has 51% less sugar than apple - skim milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 11 times more protein than apple - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both skim milk and apple are low in saturated fat - skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and apple are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than skim milk - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has 19 times more Vitamin A than apple - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than apple - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Skim milk and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apple and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and apple contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Skim Milk | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than apple - skim milk has 122mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Skim milk and apple contain similar amounts of iron - skim milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Skim milk has 46% more potassium than apple - skim milk has 156mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both skim milk and apple contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Skim Milk | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both skim milk and apple contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Skim Milk | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.043 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.043 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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does skim milk or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Skim milk and apple contain similar amounts of calories - skim milk has 34 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Is skim milk or apple better for protein?
Skim milk has 11 times more protein than apple - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Does skim milk or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, skim milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than apple - skim milk has 5g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in apple are made of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does skim milk or apple contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than apple - skim milk has 122mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.