Skim Milk vs. Tomato Sauce

Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Tomato Sauce


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and tomato sauce:

  • Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, tomato sauce contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Tomato sauce has signficantly more dietary fiber than skim milk.
  • Tomato sauce is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of skim milk and tomato sauce 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Tomato sauce and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato sauce per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 39:58:3 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Skim Milk Tomato Sauce
Protein 39% 17%
Carbohydrates 58% 74%
Fat 3% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Tomato sauce and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Tomato sauce has signficantly more dietary fiber than skim milk - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Tomato sauce and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Skim milk has 181% more protein than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tomato sauce and skim milk are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Both skim milk and tomato sauce are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tomato sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tomato sauce has more Vitamin C than skim milk - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Skim milk has 177% more Vitamin A than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Skim milk has more Vitamin D than tomato sauce - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Tomato sauce has 143 times more Vitamin E than skim milk - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Tomato sauce and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, tomato sauce contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both skim milk and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Skim Milk Tomato Sauce
Thiamin 0.045 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.182 MG 0.065 MG
Niacin 0.094 MG 0.991 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.357 MG 0.309 MG
Vitamin B6 0.037 MG 0.098 MG
Folate 5 UG 9 UG
Vitamin B12 0.5 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 771% more calcium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.

iron

Tomato sauce has 31 times more iron than skim milk - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Tomato sauce is a great source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than skim milk - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both skim milk and tomato sauce contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Skim Milk Tomato Sauce
alpha linoleic acid 0.001 G 0.005 G
Total 0.001 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato sauce has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.

Skim Milk Tomato Sauce
linoleic acid 0.002 G 0.115 G
Total 0.002 G 0.115 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 Tomato Sauce .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .

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FAQ

Does tomato sauce or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Tomato sauce and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.

Is tomato sauce or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 180% more protein than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.

Does tomato sauce or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.

Does tomato sauce or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 770% more calcium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.