Whole Milk vs. Strawberries

Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Strawberries


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of whole milk versus strawberries (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and strawberries:

  • Strawberry has 123.3 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
  • Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than whole milk.
  • Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Whole milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate.
  • Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than strawberry.
  • Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole milk and strawberries 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Strawberry has 48% less calories than whole milk - strawberry has 32 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 strawberries per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Milk Strawberries
Protein 21% 7%
Carbohydrates 32% 85%
Fat 48% 8%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than whole milk - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Whole milk has 370% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Strawberry has 123.3 times less saturated fat than whole milk - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Strawberry has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole milk - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Whole milk has 45 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than strawberry - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Whole milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate. Both whole milk and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.

Whole Milk Strawberries
Thiamin 0.046 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.169 MG 0.022 MG
Niacin 0.089 MG 0.386 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.373 MG 0.125 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.047 MG
Folate 5 UG 24 UG
Vitamin B12 0.45 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 606% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.

iron

Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg 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, both whole milk and strawberries contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Whole Milk Strawberries
beta-carotene 7 UG 7 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 26 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole milk and strawberries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Whole Milk Strawberries
alpha linoleic acid 0.075 G 0.065 G
Total 0.075 G 0.065 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and strawberries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Whole Milk Strawberries
linoleic acid 0.12 G 0.09 G
Total 0.12 G 0.09 G



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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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .

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FAQ

Does strawberries or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Strawberry has 50% less calories than whole milk - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.

Does strawberries or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.

Does strawberries or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.