Calories in Milk, lactose free, low fat (1%)
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Milk, lactose free, low fat (1%) contains 43 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (244 g) provides about 105 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from protein and 20% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 165 kcal per 100 g across 627 foods.
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 11% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.95 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.57 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 5 mg | 2% |
| Sodium C | 39 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 5 g | |
| Protein C | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 58 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.057 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.61 µg | 25% |
| Choline C | 17.4 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 126 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 103 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 159 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.43 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Selenium C | 2.1 µg | 4% |
% 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 32%
- Carbohydrates 48%
- Fat 20%
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
- Protein3.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10.2 g)
- Sugars5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat0.95 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat0.57 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium39 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 218 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.032 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| 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 | 0.033 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.023 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.093 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.27 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.096 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 58 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kefir | 52 | 3.6 g | 7.5 g | 0.96 g |
| Strawberry milk, reduced sugar | 59 | 3.3 g | 6.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Yogurt, plain, whole milk | 61 | 3.5 g | 4.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Yogurt, nonfat milk, fruit | 46 | 3.6 g | 7.6 g | 0.08 g |
| Whey, sweet, fluid | 27 | 0.85 g | 5.1 g | 0.36 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 43 kcal. 1 cup (244 g): about 105 kcal. Guideline amount per fl oz of beverage (2.5 g): about 1 kcal. 1 fl oz (30.5 g): about 13 kcal.
How much protein is in milk?
Milk contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.2 g in 1 cup (244 g). About 32% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 10.2 g).
How many carbs are in milk?
Milk has 5.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in milk?
Milk contains 0.95 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.57 g is saturated (3% 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 (25% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in milk?
100 g contains 39 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does milk have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, milk, lactose free, low fat (1%) has 43 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705389. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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