Calories in Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, without added vitamin A
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Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, without added vitamin A contains 56 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (245 g) provides about 137 kcal.
Roughly 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 28% 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 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 11% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 56 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol ? | 8 mg | 3% |
| Sodium ? | 59 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 4 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1.1 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.045 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.34 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.046 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.39 µg | 16% |
| Calcium ? | 143 mg | 11% |
| Iron ? | 0.06 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium ? | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 112 mg | 9% |
| Potassium ? | 182 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.011 mg | 1% |
| Manganese ? | 0.002 mg | 0.1% |
| Selenium I | 2.6 µg | 5% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein4 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Fat2 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium59 mgbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.065 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.009 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.05 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.16 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.22 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.35 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.28 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.09 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.033 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.17 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.17 g |
| Valine ? | 0.24 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.13 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.097 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.12 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.27 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.75 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.076 g |
| Proline ? | 0.35 g |
| Serine ? | 0.19 g |
Individual fatty acids (13)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.045 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.013 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.024 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.073 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol C | 16 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 87.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.87 g |
| Energy ? | 232 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 75 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 5 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, low fat | 43 | 3.5 g | 4.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Yogurt, plain, nonfat | 50 | 4.2 g | 8.1 g | 0.088 g |
| Milk substitutes, fluid, with lauric acid oil | 61 | 1.8 g | 6.2 g | 3.4 g |
| Cream, half and half, lowfat | 72 | 3.3 g | 3.3 g | 5 g |
| Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY | 43 | 3.8 g | 4.8 g | 1 g |
| Yogurt, plain, whole milk | 61 | 3.5 g | 4.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Yogurt, whole milk, plain | 78 | 3.8 g | 5.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Goat milk | 69 | 3.6 g | 4.5 g | 4.1 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 56 kcal. 1 cup (245 g): about 137 kcal. 1 quart (980 g): about 549 kcal.
How much protein is in milk?
Milk contains 4 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.7 g in 1 cup (245 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is below the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in milk?
Milk has 5.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in milk?
Milk contains 2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% 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 (16% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV) and calcium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in milk?
100 g contains 59 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does milk have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, without added vitamin A has 56 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 172193. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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