Calories in Milk, human, mature, fluid (For Reference Only)
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Milk, human, mature, fluid (For Reference Only) contains 70 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (246 g) provides about 172 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 6% 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.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 70 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol ? | 14 mg | 5% |
| Sodium ? | 17 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 6.9 g | |
| Protein ? | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 61 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C ? | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.08 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.036 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.011 mg | 0.6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.05 µg | 2% |
| Choline C | 16 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium ? | 3 mg | 0.7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 14 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 51 mg | 1% |
| Zinc ? | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.052 mg | 6% |
| Manganese ? | 0.026 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 1.8 µg | 3% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 55%
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
- Protein1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars6.9 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat4.4 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat2 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium17 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.5 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.017 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.046 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.056 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.095 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.068 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.021 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.019 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.046 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.053 g |
| Valine ? | 0.063 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.043 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.023 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.036 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.082 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.17 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.026 g |
| Proline ? | 0.082 g |
| Serine ? | 0.043 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.37 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.063 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.26 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.32 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.92 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene I | 7 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 60 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 3 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 87.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 291 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 212 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream substitute, liquid, light | 71 | 0.8 g | 9.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Coffee creamer, liquid, fat free | 71 | 0.8 g | 9.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Coffee creamer, liquid, fat free, sugar free, flavored | 71 | 0.8 g | 9.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Coffee creamer, liquid, sugar free, flavored | 71 | 0.8 g | 9.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Chocolate milk, reduced sugar, whole | 73 | 3 g | 8.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Strawberry milk, reduced sugar | 59 | 3.3 g | 6.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Chocolate milk, reduced sugar, NFS | 65 | 3.1 g | 8.6 g | 2 g |
| Chocolate milk, reduced sugar, reduced fat (2%) | 63 | 3.1 g | 8.6 g | 1.8 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 70 kcal. 1 cup (246 g): about 172 kcal. 1 fl oz (30.8 g): about 22 kcal.
How much protein is in milk?
Milk contains 1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.5 g in 1 cup (246 g). About 6% 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 6.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 6.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in milk?
Milk contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in milk?
100 g contains 17 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does milk have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, milk, human, mature, fluid (For Reference Only) has 70 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 171279. 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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