Nutrition Comparison Tool
Search the database of over 600,000 foods to compare 20 foods or more.
instructions
Edit Save Share
Done
      Settings
      Skim Milk
      ×
      Low-Fat Milk 2%
      ×
      Clear Comparison Compare Save Comparison
      Number of Servings:
      Edit Share Save
      Comparison Bar Charts

      Calories Comparison


      2000 calories = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 4% DV 83 calories
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 6% DV 122 calories

      Fat Comparison


      78g = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 0% DV 0.2g
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 6% DV 4.8g

      Carbohydrate Comparison


      275g = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 4% DV 12.2g
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 4% DV 11.7g

      Protein Comparison


      50g = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 17% DV 8.3g
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 16% DV 8.1g

      Cholesterol Comparison


      300mg = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 2% DV 4.9mg
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 7% DV 19.5mg

      Saturated Fats Comparison


      20g = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 1% DV 0.14g
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 15% DV 3.1g

      Fiber Comparison


      28g = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 0% DV 0g
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 0% DV 0g

      Sugars Comparison


      50g = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 25% DV 12.5g
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 25% DV 12.3g

      Iron Comparison


      18mg = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 0% DV 0.07mg
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 0% DV 0.05mg

      Calcium Comparison


      1300mg = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 23% DV 298.9mg
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 23% DV 292.8mg

      Potassium Comparison


      4700mg = Full Bar. (-- = missing data)
      • Skim Milk 1 cup (x1) 8% DV 382.2mg
      • Low-Fat Milk 2% 1 cup (x1) 7% DV 341.6mg
      Comparison Table

      Table Legend

      1. Skim Milk
      2. Low-Fat Milk 2%
      155 nutrients
      -- = missing data
      Macronutrients
      Food # 1 2
      Weight (g) 245 244
      Calories
      (%DV)      		 83
      (4%)      		 122
      (6%)
      Fat (g)
      (%DV)      		 0.2
      (0%)      		 4.8
      (6%)
      Protein (g)
      (%DV)      		 8.3
      (17%)      		 8.1
      (16%)
      Carbohydrate (g)
      (%DV)      		 12.2
      (4%)      		 11.7
      (4%)
      Sugars (g)
      (%DV)      		 12.5
      (25%)      		 12.3
      (25%)
      Fiber (g)
      (%DV)      		 0
      (0%)      		 0
      (0%)
      Cholesterol (mg)
      (%DV)      		 4.9
      (2%)      		 19.5
      (7%)
      Saturated Fats (g)
      (%DV)      		 0.14
      (1%)      		 3.1
      (15%)
      Net-Carbs (g) 12.2
      		11.7
      Trans Fatty Acids (g) --
      		0.21
        Minerals
      Food # 1 2
      Weight (g) 245 244
      Calcium (mg)
      (%DV)      		 298.9
      (23%)      		 292.8
      (23%)
      Iron, Fe (mg)
      (%DV)      		 0.07
      (0%)      		 0.05
      (0%)
      Potassium, K (mg)
      (%DV)      		 382.2
      (8%)      		 341.6
      (7%)
      Magnesium (mg)
      (%DV)      		 27
      (6%)      		 26.8
      (6%)
      Phosphorus, P (mg)
      (%DV)      		 247.5
      (20%)      		 224.5
      (18%)
      Sodium (mg)
      (%DV)      		 102.9
      (4%)      		 114.7
      (5%)
      Zinc, Zn (mg)
      (%DV)      		 1
      (9%)      		 1.2
      (11%)
      Copper, Cu (mg)
      (%DV)      		 0.03
      (4%)      		 0.01
      (2%)
      Manganese (mg)
      (%DV)      		 0.01
      (0%)      		 0.03
      (1%)
      Selenium, Se (mcg)
      (%DV)      		 7.6
      (14%)      		 6.1
      (11%)
      Fluoride, F (mcg)
      (%AI)      		 7.6
      (0%)      		 8.3
      (0%)
      Molybdenum (mcg) --
      		--
      Iodine, I (mcg) --
      		--
      Chlorine (mg) --
      		--
      Chromium (mcg) --
      		--
        Vitamins
      Food # 1 2
      Weight (g) 245 244
      Vitamin A, RAE (mcg)
      (%DV)      		 149.5
      (17%)      		 134.2
      (15%)
      Vitamin C (mg)
      (%DV)      		 0
      (0%)      		 0.49
      (1%)
      Thiamin (B1) (mg)
      (%DV)      		 0.11
      (9%)      		 0.1
      (8%)
      Riboflavin (B2) (mg)
      (%DV)      		 0.45
      (34%)      		 0.45
      (35%)
      Niacin (B3) (mg)
      (%DV)      		 0.23
      (1%)      		 0.22
      (1%)
      Vitamin B5 (PA) (mg)
      (%DV)      		 0.87
      (17%)      		 0.87
      (17%)
      Vitamin B6 (mg)
      (%DV)      		 0.09
      (5%)      		 0.09
      (5%)
      Biotin (mcg) --
      		--
      Folate (B9) (mcg)
      (%DV)      		 12.3
      (3%)      		 12.2
      (3%)
      Folic acid (mcg)
      (%)      		 0
      (0%)      		 0
      (0%)
      Food Folate (mcg)
      (%)      		 12.3
      (3%)      		 12.2
      (3%)
      Folate DFE (mcg)
      (%)      		 12.3
      (3%)      		 12.2
      (3%)
      Choline (mg)
      (%DV)      		 38.2
      (7%)      		 40
      (7%)
      Vitamin B12 (mcg)
      (%DV)      		 1.2
      (51%)      		 1.3
      (54%)
      Retinol (mcg) 149.5
      		134.2
      Carotene, beta (mcg)
      (%RDA)      		 0
      (0%)      		 9.8
      (0%)
      Carotene, alpha (mcg)
      (%RDA)      		 0
      (0%)      		 0
      (0%)
      Cryptoxanthin, beta (mcg)
      (%RDA)      		 0
      (0%)      		 0
      (0%)
      Vitamin A, IU (IU) 499.8 463.6
      Lycopene (mcg) 0
      		0
      Lut + Zeaxanthin (mcg) 0
      		0
      Vitamin E (mg)
      (%DV)      		 0.02
      (0%)      		 0.07
      (0%)
      Vitamin D (mcg)
      (%DV)      		 2.9
      (15%)      		 2.9
      (15%)
      Vitamin D2 (mcg) --
      		--
      Vitamin D3 (mcg) 2.9
      		2.9
      Vitamin D (IU)
      (%DV)      		 115.2
      (14%)      		 119.6
      (15%)
      Vitamin K (mcg)
      (%DV)      		 0
      (0%)      		 0.49
      (0%)
      Vitamin K1 (mcg) 0
      		0
      Menaquinone-4 (K2) (mcg) --
      		--
        Other
      Food # 1 2
      Weight (g) 245 244
      Water (g) 222.6
      		217.7
      Ash (g) 2
      		2
      Alcohol (g) 0
      		0
      Caffeine (mg) 0
      		0
      Theobromine (mg) 0
      		0
      PRAL score 0.54
      		0.53
        Carbohydrates
      Food # 1 2
      Weight (g) 245 244
      Soluble Fiber (g) --
      		--
      Insoluble Fiber (g) --
      		--
      Added Sugar (g)
      (%DV)      		 --
      (--%)      		 --
      (--%)
      Sucrose (g) 0
      		0.02
      Glucose (Dextrose) (g) 0
      		0.02
      Fructose (g) 0
      		0.02
      Lactose (g) 12.5
      		12.2
      Maltose (g) 0
      		0.02
      Galactose (g) 0
      		0.05
      Starch (g) --
      		--
      Carbohydrate, other (g) --
      		--
      Total sugar alcohols (g) --
      		--
        Fats
      Food # 1 2
      Weight (g) 245 244
      Monounsaturated Fats (g) 0.054
      		1.366
      Polyunsaturated Fats (g) 0.007
      		0.178
      Omega 3s (g)
      (%AI)      		 0.002
      (0%)      		 0.02
      (1%)
      Omega 6s (g)
      (%AI)      		 0.005
      (0%)      		 0.151
      (1%)
      Omega 3 to Omega 6 Ratio 0.5
      		0.13
      Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio 2
      		7.75
      Omega 3s  
      alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) (g)
      (%)      		 --
      (--%)      		 0.02
      (1%)
      Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (g) 0
      		0
      Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) (g) 0
      		0
      Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (g) 0
      		0
      n-3-Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) (g) --
      		--
      Omega 6s  
      Linoleic Acid (n-6-c-c) (g) --
      		0.134
      gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) (g) --
      		--
      c-c-n6-Eicosadienoic Acid (g) --
      		--
      DHG-linolenic acid (DGLA) (g) --
      		--
      Arachidonic acid (AA) (g) --
      		--
      Saturated Fats  
      Butyric (4:0) (g) 0.01
      		0.188
      Caproic (6:0) (g) 0
      		0.098
      Caprylic Acid (8:0) (g) 0.002
      		0.049
      Capric Acid (10:0) (g) 0.005
      		0.12
      Lauric Acid (12:0) (g) 0.002
      		0.134
      Tridecanoic Acid (13:0) (g) --
      		0.005
      Myristic Acid (14:0) (g) 0.02
      		0.427
      Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) (g) --
      		0.049
      Palmitic Acid (16:0) (g) 0.061
      		1.362
      Margaric Acid (17:0) (g) --
      		0.027
      Stearic Acid (18:0) (g) 0.022
      		0.593
      Arachidic Acid (20:0) (g) --
      		0.01
      Behenic Acid (22:0) (g) --
      		0.005
      Lignoceric Acid (24:0) (g) --
      		--
      Monounsaturated Fats  
      Myristoleic Acid (14:1) (g) --
      		0.037
      Pentadecenoic Acid (15:1) (g) --
      		0.01
      Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (g) 0.007
      		0.066
      cis-Palmitoleic Acid (16:1 cis) (g) --
      		0.066
      Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) (g) --
      		0.012
      Oleic Acid (18:1) (g) 0.044
      		1.24
      c-Oleic Acid (18:1 cis) (g) --
      		1.049
      c-Vaccenic acid (g) --
      		--
      Gadoleic Acid (20:1) (g) 0
      		0.005
      Docosenoic Acid (22:1) (g) 0
      		0
      c-Docosenoic Acid (22:1 c) (g) --
      		--
      c-Tetracosenoic Acid (24:1 c) (g) --
      		--
      Polyunsaturated Fats  
      Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2) (g) 0.005
      		0.151
      Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLAs) (g) --
      		--
      Octadecadienoic Acid (mixed) (g) --
      		0.017
      Octadecatrienoic (undiff) (g) 0.002
      		0.02
      Octadecatrienoic Acid (mixed) (g) --
      		--
      Parinaric Acid (18:4) (g) 0
      		0
      Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) (g) --
      		0.007
      Eicosatetraenoic Acid 20:4 (g) 0
      		0
      Heneicosapentaenoic Acid 21:5 (g) --
      		--
      22:4 (g) --
      		--
      Trans Fats  
      t-Polyenoic Fats (g) --
      		0.017
      t-Monoenoic Fats (g) --
      		0.19
      t-Palmitoleic Acid (16:1 t) (g) --
      		--
      t-Oleic Acid (18:1 t) (g) --
      		0.19
      t-Docosenoic Acid (22:1 t) (g) --
      		--
      t-Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 t) (g) --
      		--
      t-t-Octadecadienoic Acid (g) --
      		--
      Phytosterols (Plant Sterols)  
      Phytosterols (g) --
      		--
      Stigmasterol (g) --
      		0
      Campesterol (g) --
      		0
      Beta-sitosterol (g) --
      		0
      Amino Acids
      Food # 1 2
      Weight (g) 245 244
      Essential  
      Histidine (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 250
      (36%)      		 244
      (35%)
      Isoleucine (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 426
      (30%)      		 417
      (30%)
      Leucine (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 782
      (29%)      		 764
      (28%)
      Lysine (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 691
      (33%)      		 673
      (32%)
      Methionine (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 216
      (30%)      		 212
      (29%)
      Phenylalanine (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 429
      (49%)      		 417
      (48%)
      Threonine (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 353
      (34%)      		 344
      (33%)
      Tryptophan (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 105
      (38%)      		 102
      (37%)
      Valine (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 541
      (30%)      		 527
      (29%)
      Conditional  
      Arginine (mg) 235
      		229
      Cystine (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 51
      (18%)      		 49
      (17%)
      Glycine (mg) 164
      		159
      Proline (mg) 813
      		795
      Tyrosine (mg)
      (%RDI)      		 417
      (48%)      		 407
      (47%)
      Non-Essential  
      Alanine (mg) 279
      		273
      Aspartic acid (mg) 706
      		691
      Betaine (mg) 5
      		2
      Glutamic acid (mg) 1855
      		1810
      Hydroxyproline (mg) 0
      		0
      Serine (mg) 497
      		486
      Data Source
      Skim Milk
      USDA Food Data Central Standard Release (Common)Omega-6 data was extrapolated from undifferentiated-Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2) acid.
      Low-Fat Milk 2%
      USDA Food Data Central Standard Release (Common)Omega-6 data was extrapolated from undifferentiated-Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2) acid.