Calories in Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole contains 62 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (245 g) provides about 152 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from carbohydrates and 21% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 13% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 62 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.9 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 11 mg | 4% |
| Sodium I | 105 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 4.9 g | |
| Protein C | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 47 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 1.3 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.07 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.036 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.46 µg | 19% |
| Choline C | 14.6 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 115 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 85 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 135 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.025 mg | 3% |
| Manganese C | 0.004 mg | 0.2% |
| Selenium C | 3.7 µg | 7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 31%
- Fat 48%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.2 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars4.9 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat3.3 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium105 mgbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.83 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.041 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.17 g |
| Leucine C | 0.3 g |
| Lysine C | 0.27 g |
| Methionine C | 0.084 g |
| Cystine C | 0.02 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.17 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.16 g |
| Valine C | 0.21 g |
| Arginine C | 0.092 g |
| Histidine C | 0.097 g |
| Alanine C | 0.11 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.28 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.72 g |
| Glycine C | 0.064 g |
| Proline C | 0.32 g |
| Serine C | 0.19 g |
Individual fatty acids (26)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.076 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.076 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.076 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.076 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.078 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.84 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.37 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.83 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.076 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 7 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 46 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 52 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 1.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 87.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.68 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 260 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 165 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Milk
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, reduced fat | 56 | 4.1 g | 5.3 g | 2 g |
| Milk, imitation, non-soy | 46 | 1.6 g | 5.3 g | 2 g |
| Milk, fluid, nonfat, calcium fortified (fat free or skim) | 35 | 3.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Milk, filled, fluid, with blend of hydrogenated vegetable oils | 63 | 3.3 g | 4.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Milk, filled, fluid, with lauric acid oil | 63 | 3.3 g | 4.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids and vitamin A and vitamin D | 51 | 3.5 g | 5 g | 1.9 g |
| Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, protein fortified, with added vitamin A and vitamin D | 56 | 4 g | 5.5 g | 2 g |
| Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D | 42 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.97 g |
| Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, vitamin A and vitamin D | 43 | 3.5 g | 5 g | 0.97 g |
| Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat | 40 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Milk, low sodium, fluid | 61 | 3.1 g | 4.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Milk, dry, whole, with added vitamin D Dried or dry | 496 | 26.3 g | 38.4 g | 26.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogurt, plain, whole milk | 61 | 3.5 g | 4.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Goat milk | 69 | 3.6 g | 4.5 g | 4.1 g |
| Yogurt, whole milk, plain | 78 | 3.8 g | 5.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Strawberry milk, reduced sugar | 59 | 3.3 g | 6.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Cream, half and half, lowfat | 72 | 3.3 g | 3.3 g | 5 g |
| Buttermilk | 43 | 3.5 g | 4.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY | 43 | 3.8 g | 4.8 g | 1 g |
| Cream, half and half, fat free | 59 | 2.6 g | 9 g | 1.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in milk?
100 g of milk has 62 kcal. 1 cup (245 g): about 152 kcal.
How much protein is in milk?
Milk contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.9 g in 1 cup (245 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in milk?
Milk has 4.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in milk?
Milk contains 3.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does milk contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (19% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in milk?
100 g contains 105 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does milk have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole has 62 kcal, while milk, dry, whole, with added vitamin D has 496 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172225. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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