Milk calories and protein (whole cow milk and Indian buffalo milk)
1 cup (glass) of whole cow milk (244 g) has about 149 kcal and 7.7 g protein. Per 100 g, whole cow milk has 61 kcal and 3.2 g protein.
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Nutrition per 100 g and per serving
| Serving | Grams | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (USDA FDC 172217)Per 100 g, as published | 100 g | 61 | 3.2 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 1 cup (glass) of whole cow milkUSDA portion: 1 cup | 244 g | 149 | 7.7 | 11.7 | 8 | 0 |
| 1 cup of Indian buffalo milkUSDA portion: 1 cup | 244 g | 237 | 9.2 | 12.6 | 16.8 | 0 |
| 1 tbsp of whole milk in teaUSDA portion: 1 tbsp | 15 g | 9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Serving | Grams | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian buffalo milk (USDA FDC 171280) | 100 g | 97 | 3.8 | 5.2 | 6.9 | 0 |
Per 100 g values: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, fdcId 172217: Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference, so it includes the fibre shown.
For gym-goers
Milk gives 5.2 g protein per 100 kcal.
By protein per 100 g, milk ranks #21 of 38 foods on these pages.
Foods on these pages with more protein per 100 kcal:
About Milk
Milk in India is drunk warm at night, poured into chai and coffee and set into curd; packets sell cow milk, buffalo milk and mixed full-cream milk.
- Buffalo milk is richer: the buffalo row shows more fat and more energy per cup than whole cow milk.
- Toned and double-toned milk have part of the fat removed and are not covered by these two rows.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup (glass) of whole cow milk?
1 cup (glass) of whole cow milk (244 g) has about 149 kcal, 7.7 g protein, 8 g fat and 11.7 g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in 100 g of milk?
100 g of whole cow milk has about 3.2 g protein and 61 kcal, with 3.3 g fat and 4.8 g carbohydrate.
Is milk high in protein compared with other foods here?
By protein per 100 g, milk ranks #21 of 38 foods on these pages, with 3.2 g per 100 g. That is 5.2 g protein per 100 kcal.
Does buffalo milk have more protein than cow milk?
A little. Per cup the buffalo row carries slightly more protein than whole cow milk, and noticeably more fat.
Which row matches full-cream packet milk?
Full-cream packet milk is often buffalo or mixed milk with a high fat content, so the buffalo row is the closer guide; check the pack label for the exact fat.
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Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (Public domain (CC0 1.0)).
Nutrition values are general reference data, not medical or dietary advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian for your own needs.