Calories in whole milk (whole)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of whole milk (whole) contains 61 kcal, with 3.2 g of protein, 4.8 g of carbohydrate and 3.3 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 glass, about 244 g — is roughly 149 kcal.
That makes it a low-calorie food: you can eat a large portion for very little.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 glass (244 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 kcal | 149 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 7.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g | 11.7 g |
| Sugars | 5.1 g | 12.3 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 7.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 4.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 24 mg |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 105 mg |
| Potassium | 132 mg | 322 mg |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 276 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 88 g | 215 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 glass | 244 g | 149 | 7.7 g | 11.7 g | 7.9 g |
| 1 cup | 244 g | 149 | 7.7 g | 11.7 g | 7.9 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 15 | 0.8 g | 1.2 g | 0.8 g |
| 50 g | 31 | 1.6 g | 2.4 g | 1.6 g |
| 100 g | 61 | 3.2 g | 4.8 g | 3.3 g |
| 150 g | 92 | 4.7 g | 7.2 g | 4.9 g |
| 200 g | 122 | 6.3 g | 9.6 g | 6.5 g |
| 250 g | 153 | 7.9 g | 12 g | 8.1 g |
| 300 g | 183 | 9.5 g | 14.4 g | 9.8 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For whole milk (whole) the split is:
- Protein: 3.2 g × 4 = 13 kcal — 21% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 4.8 g × 4 = 19 kcal — 31% of calories
- Fat: 3.3 g × 9 = 29 kcal — 48% of calories
- The energy in whole milk (whole) is spread fairly evenly across protein, carbohydrate and fat.
- 5.1 g of its carbohydrate per 100 g is sugar.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 330 g.
Compare preparations
The same food, prepared differently. Cooking removes water (so calories per 100 g rise), adds fat (so they rise further), or both.
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk (whole)this page | 61 | 3.2 g | 4.8 g | 3.3 g |
| 2% milk (semi-skimmed, 2% fat) | 50 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 2 g |
| Skim milk (skimmed) | 34 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.1 g |
What actually changes the number
Whole milk is 61 kcal per 100 ml, so a 250 ml glass is about 150 kcal. Milk in coffee is the sneaky one: a large latte holds 300 ml of milk and 180 kcal before any syrup.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of whole milk as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of whole milk?
100 g of whole milk (whole) contains 61 kcal (3.2 g protein, 4.8 g carbohydrate, 3.3 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of whole milk?
A typical serving of whole milk — 1 glass, about 244 g — has roughly 149 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in whole milk?
Whole milk (whole): 3.2 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of whole milk equals 200 kcal?
At 61 kcal per 100 g, about 330 g of whole milk equals 200 kcal.
Can I track whole milk by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies whole milk on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 171265: "Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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