Whole milk vs Skim milk
Per 100 g, whole milk has 60 kcal, 3.3 g protein, 4.6 g carbohydrate and 3.2 g fat; skim milk has 34 kcal, 3.4 g protein, 4.9 g carbohydrate and 0.1 g fat. Whole milk has 60 kcal per 100 g, 76% more than skim milk at 34 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Whole milk | Skim milk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal | 34 kcal | +26 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 3.4 g | −0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 4.9 g | −0.3 g |
| Fat | 3.2 g | 0.1 g | +3.1 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 5.1 g | −0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 0 g | +1.9 g |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 41 mg | −3 mg |
Difference is Whole milk minus Skim milk. Full names: Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D · Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim).
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk · 1 cup, 249 g | 149 | 8.2 g | 11 g | 8 g |
| Skim milk · 1 cup, 246 g | 84 | 8.4 g | 12 g | 0.2 g |
Where the calories come from
Whole milk · 22% protein · 30% carbohydrate · 48% fat
Skim milk · 40% protein · 57% carbohydrate · 3% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Whole milk has 60 kcal per 100 g, 76% more than skim milk at 34 kcal.
- Whole milk and skim milk have about the same protein per 100 g (3.3 g vs 3.4 g). Per calorie, whole milk gives 5.5 g of protein per 100 kcal and skim milk gives 10.0 g.
- Skim milk has 7% more carbohydrate per 100 g than whole milk (4.9 g vs 4.6 g).
- Whole milk has 3100% more fat per 100 g than skim milk (3.2 g vs 0.1 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, whole milk or skim milk?
Whole milk has 60 kcal per 100 g, 76% more than skim milk at 34 kcal.
Which has more protein, whole milk or skim milk?
Whole milk and skim milk have about the same protein per 100 g (3.3 g vs 3.4 g). Per calorie, whole milk gives 5.5 g of protein per 100 kcal and skim milk gives 10.0 g.
What are the macros of whole milk vs skim milk?
Whole milk: 22% protein, 30% carbohydrate, 48% fat by energy. Skim milk: 40% protein, 57% carbohydrate, 3% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 746782 (Dairy & eggs) and 746776 (Dairy & eggs), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.