Whole Milk vs. Garlic

Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Garlic


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

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

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

  • Both garlic and whole milk are high in calcium.
  • Garlic has 19.9 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
  • Garlic has 4 times less sugar than whole milk.
  • Garlic has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Garlic has signficantly more iron than whole milk.
  • Garlic is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Garlic is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than garlic.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole milk and garlic 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 Garlic (Garlic, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Garlic is high in calories and whole milk has 59% less calories than garlic - garlic has 149 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 garlic per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:31:48 and for garlic, 16:82:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Milk Garlic
Protein 21% 16%
Carbohydrates 31% 82%
Fat 48% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Garlic is high in carbohydrates and whole milk has 85% less carbohydrates than garlic - garlic has 33.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Garlic is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - garlic has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Garlic has 4 times less sugar than whole milk - garlic has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Garlic has 102% more protein than whole milk - garlic has 6.4g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Garlic has 19.9 times less saturated fat than whole milk - garlic has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Garlic is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole milk - garlic has 31.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Whole milk has more Vitamin A than garlic - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and garlic does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Garlic and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - garlic has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Garlic and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - garlic has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Whole Milk Garlic
Thiamin 0.046 MG 0.2 MG
Riboflavin 0.169 MG 0.11 MG
Niacin 0.089 MG 0.7 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.373 MG 0.596 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 1.235 MG
Folate 5 UG 3 UG
Vitamin B12 0.45 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both garlic and whole milk are high in calcium. Garlic has 60% more calcium than whole milk - garlic has 181mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.

iron

Garlic has signficantly more iron than whole milk - garlic has 1.7mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Garlic is an excellent source of potassium and it has 204% more potassium than whole milk - garlic has 401mg 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 garlic contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Whole Milk Garlic
beta-carotene 7 UG 5 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 16 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than garlic per 100 grams.

Whole Milk Garlic
alpha linoleic acid 0.075 G 0.02 G
Total 0.075 G 0.02 G

omega 6s

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

Whole Milk Garlic
linoleic acid 0.12 G 0.229 G
Total 0.12 G 0.229 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 Whole Milk or Garlic .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Garlic (Garlic, raw) .

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FAQ

Does garlic or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Garlic is high in calories and whole milk has 60% less calories than garlic - garlic has 149 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.

Does garlic or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, garlic is high in carbohydrates and whole milk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than garlic - garlic has 33.1g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

Does garlic or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both garlic and whole milk are high in calcium. Garlic has 60% more calcium than whole milk - garlic has 181mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.

Does garlic or whole milk contain more potassium?
Garlic is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than whole milk - garlic has 401mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.