Whole Milk vs. Tea Powder
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Tea Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
tea powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and tea powder:
- Both whole milk and tea powder are high in calcium.
- Tea powder is a great source of iron.
- Tea powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- Whole milk has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, tea powder contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than tea powder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Tea Powder (Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tea powder is high in calories and whole milk has 81% less calories than tea powder - whole milk has 61 calories per 100 grams and tea powder has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to tea powder for protein. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for tea powder, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Tea Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 80% |
| Fat | 48% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tea powder is high in carbohydrates and whole milk has 92% less carbohydrates than tea powder - whole milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and tea powder has 58.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tea powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - tea powder has 8.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Whole milk and tea powder contain similar amounts of sugar - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tea powder has 5.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tea powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 542% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and tea powder has 20.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tea powder has less saturated fat than whole milk - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Tea powder has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole milk has more Vitamin A than tea powder - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than tea powder - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and tea powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and tea powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tea powder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, tea powder contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Milk | Tea Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.985 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 10.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 4.53 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.356 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 103 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole milk and tea powder are high in calcium. Whole milk is very similar to whole milk for calcium - whole milk has 113mg of calcium per 100 grams and tea powder has 118mg of calcium.
iron
Tea powder is a great source of iron and it has 74 times more iron than whole milk - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and tea powder has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Tea powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 44 times more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg of potassium per 100 grams and tea powder has 6040mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole milk and tea powder contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whole Milk | Tea Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.082 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.082 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole milk has more linoleic acid than tea powder per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Tea Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.04 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Tea Powder (Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does whole milk or tea powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Tea powder is high in calories and whole milk has 80% less calories than tea powder - whole milk has 61 calories in 100g and tea powder has 315 calories.
Does whole milk or tea powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tea powder is high in carbohydrates and whole milk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than tea powder - whole milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and tea powder has 58.7g of carbohydrates.
Does whole milk or tea powder contain more calcium?
Both whole milk and tea powder are high in calcium. Whole milk is very similar to whole milk for calcium - whole milk has 113mg of calcium in 100 grams and tea powder has 118mg of calcium.
Does whole milk or tea powder contain more potassium?
Tea powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 44 times more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg of potassium in 100 grams and tea powder has 6040mg of potassium.