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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Skim Milk"
| Food Name: Skim Milk | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 34 | Protein (g): 3 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 5 | Sugars (g): 5 |
| Net Carbs (g): 5 | Water (g): 91 |
| Fats | |
| Cholesterol (mg): 2 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 22 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 3 | Omega-3 (mg): 1 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 2 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 204 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 61 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 1 | Vitamin D (IU): 47 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 5 | Folate DFE (mcg): 5 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 122 | Magnesium (mg): 11 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 101 | Potassium (mg): 156 |
| Sodium (mg): 42 | Selenium (mcg): 3 |
| Fluoride (mcg): 3 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 43 | Threonine (mg): 144 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 174 | Leucine (mg): 319 |
| Lysine (mg): 282 | Methionine (mg): 88 |
| Cystine (mg): 21 | Phenylalanine (mg): 175 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 170 | Valine (mg): 221 |
| Arginine (mg): 96 | Histidine (mg): 102 |
| Alanine (mg): 114 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 288 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 757 | Glycine (mg): 67 |
| Proline (mg): 332 | Serine (mg): 203 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 16 | Betaine (mg): 2 |
| Retinol (mcg): 61 | |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Lactose (g): 5 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Skim Milk
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Skim Milk'?
100 grams of 'Skim Milk' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 3g (around 6% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 5g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Skim Milk'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Skim Milk' provides around 34 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Skim Milk' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Skim Milk' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 3g protein, 5g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Skim Milk' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Skim Milk' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 122 mg (9% DV),
Potassium (mg): 156 mg (3% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 11 mg (3% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 101 mg (8% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 3 mcg (5% DV),
Sodium (mg): 42 mg (2% DV),
Fluoride (mcg): 3 mcg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Skim Milk in significant amounts?
'Skim Milk' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
'Skim Milk' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 61 mcg (7% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 204 IU (7% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 47 IU (6% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Skim Milk' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Skim Milk' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.