Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Milk and lemon mix, source of vitamin C and calcium
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Milk with lemon (240 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 54 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.8 g of carbs, 6.7 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
130
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
15.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
6.7g
· 13% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 21% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.64 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 130 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 97 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 200 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 178 kcal |
Calculated from 54 calories per 100 g.
Yes, you can drink milk with lemon if both ingredients are fresh. Lemon’s acidity may make the milk separate into small curds, so the mixture can feel grainy even though separation alone does not mean it has spoiled.
Milk with lemon curdles because lemon juice makes the mixture more acidic, causing milk proteins to clump together. Warm milk tends to show the separation more clearly, which is why recipes often use lemon to curdle milk intentionally.
For a smooth lemon-flavoured drink, stir lemon zest into milk rather than adding lemon juice. If a recipe needs acidified milk, mix lemon juice into the milk and let it separate; that texture is expected, not a mistake.
Yes, milk with lemon can stand in for buttermilk in many baking recipes. The lemon acid helps activate baking soda, but the mixture is thinner and may behave differently from cultured buttermilk, so it is not a perfect substitute in every recipe.
Yes, lemon juice can be used to make paneer. Heat the milk, add lemon juice gradually until the curds separate from the whey, then strain and press the curds; simply stirring lemon into cold milk will not produce the same result.
Yes, freshly curdled milk with lemon is generally usable when the milk was fresh and handled safely. Discard it if the milk was already spoiled, left unrefrigerated too long, or has an unpleasant smell or other signs of spoilage.
Yes, but lemon juice added to hot milk is likely to make it curdle. For a smooth hot drink, flavour the milk with lemon zest; if you want curds for a recipe, adding lemon to hot milk is useful.
No, milk with lemon is not a proven treatment for a sore throat. A warm drink may feel soothing temporarily, but lemon can irritate some throats, especially when acidity or reflux is already causing discomfort.
Yes, milk with lemon can bother some people, particularly those who have trouble digesting lactose or are sensitive to acidic foods. The lemon does not remove lactose, and its acidity may aggravate reflux in susceptible people.
Milk with lemon is best prepared fresh because the acid can change its texture as it sits. If you have leftovers, refrigerate them promptly in a clean, covered container and use them soon; discard them if they show signs of spoilage.
Vitamins
B12
0.96µg · 40% DV
B2
0.41mg · 32% DV
B5
0.96mg · 19% DV
Vitamin C
16.8mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
216mg · 31% DV
Calcium
288mg · 29% DV
Iodine
38µg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 130 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Milk with lemon is a simple drink made by mixing lemon juice into milk, rather than a widely established traditional beverage with a single place of origin. The lemon’s acidity can make the milk curdle, so the result may be tangy and creamy, with a smooth or slightly separated texture depending on how it is mixed.
It is best treated as an occasional homemade variation, not a standard breakfast drink; serve it soon after mixing, chilled if you like, before it separates further. Milk contributes protein and calcium, while lemon adds vitamin C, though the combination is not a meal in itself. For a gentler flavour and texture, add the lemon gradually and taste as you go.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.