Whole milk vs 2% milk
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D and Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
61.0kcal
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
50.0kcal
Protein
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
3.1g
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
3.3g
Carbs
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
4.8g
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
4.8g
Fat
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
3.3g
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
2.0g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D has fewer calories (50 vs 61 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D has more protein (3.3g vs 3.15g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D has fewer carbs (4.78g vs 4.8g)
Better for Digestion
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D has more fiber (g vs g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D | Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 61 | 50 |
| Protein | 3.1g | 3.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8g | 4.8g |
| Fat | 3.3g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | — | — |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 43mg | 47mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 46mcg | 28mcg |
| Vitamin C | — | 0.2mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.1mcg | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5mcg | 0.5mcg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 113mg | 120mg |
| Iron | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 11mg |
| Potassium | 132mg | 140mg |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
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, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D
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Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D
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