Butter vs Milk

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles with each winning in different categories. Your choice should depend on your specific dietary goals and preferences. Butter has 717 calories while Milk has 61 calories per 100g.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Milk

61 kcal

More Protein

Milk

3.2g

More Fiber

Butter

0g

Less Sugar

Butter

0.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Butter
717
Milk
61
Proteinper 100g
Butter
0.9g
Milk
3.2g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Butter
0.1g
Milk
4.8g
Fatper 100g
Butter
81g
Milk
3.3g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientButterMilkDifference
Calories717kcal61kcal+656.0kcal
Protein0.9g3.2g-2.3g
Carbohydrates0.1g4.8g-4.7g
Fat81g3.3g+77.7g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0.1g4.8g-4.7g
Sodium11mg44mg-33.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Butter

Per 100g:717 calories
Per cup (150g):1076 calories
Per serving (85g):609 calories

Milk

Per 100g:61 calories
Per cup (150g):92 calories
Per serving (85g):52 calories

Diet Compatibility

Butter

KetoLow-CarbVegetarianLow-Sodium

Milk

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Butter

  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (0.1g vs 4.8g)
  • Less sugar (0.1g vs 4.8g)
  • Lower sodium (11mg vs 44mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Milk

  • Lower in calories (61 vs 717)
  • Higher in protein (3.2g vs 0.9g)

Common Uses

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