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Milk (half cup) Calories
Source of calcium and protein, half cup portion.
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Milk (half cup) Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
42
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.8g
· 46%
Protein
3.4g
· 33%
Fat
1g
· 21%
Fiber
0g
Milk (half cup) Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Biotin
3.2µg · 11% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
95mg · 14% DV
Calcium
120mg · 12% DV
Iodine
16µg · 11% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Milk (half cup) Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Milk (half cup) Processed?
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.
Does Milk (half cup) Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Milk (half cup) Good For?
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
Milk (half cup) Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Milk (half cup) — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in half a cup of milk?
Milk contains 42 calories per 100 g. The calories in half a cup vary depending on the serving weight.
Is milk low glycemic?
Milk has a glycemic index of 30, which is considered low. It still contains carbohydrates, so portion size matters.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.