2% milk vs skim milk
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D and Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim).
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
50.0kcal
Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim):
35.0kcal
Protein
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
3.3g
Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim):
3.4g
Carbs
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
4.8g
Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim):
4.9g
Fat
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
2.0g
Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim):
0.2g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim) has fewer calories (35 vs 50 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim) has more protein (3.37g vs 3.3g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D has fewer carbs (4.8g vs 4.86g)
Better for Digestion
Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim) has more fiber (g vs g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D | Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim) |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 50 | 35 |
| Protein | 3.3g | 3.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8g | 4.9g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 0.2g |
| Fiber | — | — |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 47mg | 42mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 28mcg | 2mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | — |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5mcg | 0.5mcg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 120mg | 122mg |
| Iron | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg |
| Potassium | 140mg | 156mg |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.4mg |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D
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Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)
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