Skim Milk vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Cooked Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
cooked
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and turkey:
- Skim milk has 37.4 times less saturated fat than turkey.
- Skim milk has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Turkey has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Turkey is a great source of potassium.
- Turkey is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Turkey is high in calories and skim milk has 82% less calories than turkey - skim milk has 34 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to turkey per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 39:58:3 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both skim milk and turkey are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than skim milk - skim milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Turkey is an excellent source of protein and it has 747% more protein than skim milk - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Skim milk has 37.4 times less saturated fat than turkey - skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and skim milk are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Skim milk has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and turkey has 109mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Skim milk has 408% more Vitamin A than turkey - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has 213% more Vitamin D than turkey - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Skim milk and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Turkey has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and turkey contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Skim Milk | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 771% more calcium than turkey - skim milk has 122mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Turkey has 35 times more iron than skim milk - skim milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Turkey is a great source of potassium and it has 53% more potassium than skim milk - skim milk has 156mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, turkey has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 1.873 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 1.883 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 Skim Milk or Turkey .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does skim milk or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Turkey is high in calories and skim milk has 80% less calories than turkey - skim milk has 34 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is skim milk or turkey better for protein?
Turkey is a fantastic source of protein and it has 750% more protein than skim milk - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does skim milk or turkey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both skim milk and turkey are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of carbs for 100g and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does skim milk or turkey contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 770% more calcium than turkey - skim milk has 122mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.