Milk vs Fish
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin A and vitamin D is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Milk 362
Fish 186
Protein (g)
Milk 36.2
Fish 14.4
Carbs (g)
Milk 52.0
Fish 0
Fat (g)
Milk 0.770
Fish 13.8
Fiber (g)
Milk 0
Fish 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin A and vitamin D — 36.2g vs 14.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw — 186 vs 362 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin A and vitamin D scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Milk | Fish | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 362 kcal | 186 kcal | +95% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 3.16 g | 70.3 g | -96% |
| Protein | 36.2 g | 14.4 g | +152% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.770 g | 13.8 g | -94% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 52.0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.499 g | 2.42 g | -79% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.200 g | 8.38 g | -98% |
| Cholesterol | 20.0 mg | 46.0 mg | -57% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.80 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.415 mg | 0.060 mg | +592% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.55 mg | 0.080 mg | +1837% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.951 mg | 1.50 mg | -37% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.57 mg | 0.250 mg | +1327% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.361 mg | 0.420 mg | -14% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 50.0 ug | 1.00 ug | +4900% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 169 mg | 61.8 mg | +174% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.03 ug | 1.00 ug | +303% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 653 ug | 14.0 ug | +4564% |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0.730 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 11.0 ug | 27.4 ug | -60% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1257 mg | 3.00 mg | +41800% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.320 mg | 0.660 mg | -52% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 110 mg | 26.0 mg | +323% |
| Phosphorus, P | 968 mg | 164 mg | +490% |
| Potassium, K | 1794 mg | 268 mg | +569% |
| Sodium, Na | 535 mg | 80.0 mg | +569% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.08 mg | 0.400 mg | +920% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.041 mg | 0.030 mg | +37% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.020 mg | 0.012 mg | +67% |
| Selenium, Se | 27.3 ug | 36.5 ug | -25% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1516 kj | 778 kj | +95% |
| Ash | 7.93 g | 1.00 g | +693% |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 50.0 ug | 1.00 ug | +4900% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 50.0 ug | 1.00 ug | +4900% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 653 ug | 14.0 ug | +4564% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2179 IU | 47.0 IU | +4536% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 440 IU | 1097 IU | -60% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 11.0 ug | 27.4 ug | -60% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 ug | 0.100 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.028 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.006 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.007 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.018 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.014 g | 0.008 g | +75% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.083 g | 0.754 g | -89% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.235 g | 1.44 g | -84% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.085 g | 0.193 g | -56% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.022 g | 1.76 g | -99% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.167 g | 2.39 g | -93% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 2.24 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 1.97 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.030 g | 1.37 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.123 g | -85% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.011 g | 0.043 g | -74% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.132 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.061 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.526 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.089 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.393 g | -100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.510 g | 0.161 g | +217% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.63 g | 0.630 g | +159% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.19 g | 0.662 g | +231% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.54 g | 1.17 g | +203% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.87 g | 1.32 g | +117% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.907 g | 0.425 g | +113% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.334 g | 0.154 g | +117% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.75 g | 0.561 g | +211% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.75 g | 0.485 g | +260% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.42 g | 0.740 g | +227% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.31 g | 0.860 g | +52% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.981 g | 0.423 g | +132% |
| Alanine | 1.25 g | 0.869 g | +43% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.74 g | 1.47 g | +86% |
| Glutamic acid | 7.57 g | 2.14 g | +253% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.765 g | 0.690 g | +11% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 3.50 g | 0.508 g | +590% |
| Serine | 1.97 g | 0.586 g | +236% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Calcium, Ca +41800% in Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin A and vitamin D Biotin (Vitamin B7) +4900% in Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin A and vitamin D Vitamin A, RAE +4564% in Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin A and vitamin D Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +1837% in Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin A and vitamin D
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