Skim Milk vs. Pomegranate Juice
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Pomegranate Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
pomegranate juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and pomegranate juice:
- Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium.
- Skim milk has 60% less sugar than pomegranate juice.
- Skim milk has 62% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice.
- Skim milk has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, pomegranate juice contains more folate.
- 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 Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Skim milk has 37% less calories than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to pomegranate juice for fat. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for pomegranate juice, 1:94:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 94% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Skim milk has 62% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pomegranate juice and skim milk contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Skim milk has 60% less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 21 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pomegranate juice and skim milk are low in saturated fat - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and pomegranate juice are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than pomegranate juice - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than pomegranate juice - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin K than skim milk - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, pomegranate juice contains more folate. Both skim milk and pomegranate juice contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Skim Milk | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Pomegranate juice and skim milk contain similar amounts of iron - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium and it has 37% more potassium than skim milk - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both skim milk and pomegranate juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Skim Milk | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.05 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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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% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 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% | protein | 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% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Skim milk has 40% less calories than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is pomegranate juice or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 21 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does pomegranate juice or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, skim milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does pomegranate juice or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.