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Whole Milk: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat

A serving of whole milk listed as 1 cup (244 g) has 149 calories, 8 g of protein, 11.3 g of carbs and 7.8 g of fat. Per 100 g that is 61 kcal.

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149kcal per 1 cup (244 g)
61kcal per 100 g
8 gprotein per 1 cup

Whole Milk serving sizes: calories and macros

ServingGramsCaloriesProtein gCarbs gFat g
100 g100613.34.63.2
1 oz28.4170.91.30.9
1 cup244149811.37.8
1 individual school container244149811.37.8

Where the calories in whole milk come from

Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, whole milk gets 21% of its calories from protein, 31% from carbs and 48% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (3.3 g protein, 4.6 g carbs, 3.2 g fat).

Protein 21%Carbs 31%Fat 48%

Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in whole milk

A 1 cup (244 g) of whole milk also contains 92.7 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 11.7 g sugar and 4.5 g saturated fat.

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 cup (244 g)
Sodium38 mg92.7 mg
Fiber0 g0 g
Sugar4.8 g11.7 g
Saturated fat1.9 g4.5 g
Cholesterol12 mg29.3 mg
Potassium150 mg366 mg
Calcium123 mg300.1 mg
Iron0 mg0 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

How whole milk compares with similar foods

Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares whole milk with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 61 kcal it is number 2 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.

Food (per 100 g)CaloriesProtein gCarbs gFat g
Mango600.713.50.3
Whole Milk (this page)613.34.63.2
Greek Yogurt6110.33.60.4
Cottage Cheese7212.42.71
Cheddar Cheese40823.32.434

Forms and preparations of whole milk

Across the 4 forms listed for whole milk, calories range from 34 kcal per 100 g (Milk, fat free (skim)) to 61 kcal per 100 g (Milk, whole).

Form or preparation (per 100 g)CaloriesProtein gCarbs gFat gDefault serving
Milk, whole (main entry)613.34.63.21 cup (244 g): 149 kcal
Milk, low fat (1%)433.45.20.91 cup (244 g): 105 kcal
Milk, fat free (skim)343.450.11 cup (244 g): 83 kcal
Milk, NFS523.34.82.11 cup (244 g): 127 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of whole milk?

1 cup (244 g) of whole milk has 149 calories, with 8 g protein, 11.3 g carbs and 7.8 g fat.

How many calories are in 100 g of whole milk?

100 g of whole milk has 61 calories, 3.3 g protein, 4.6 g carbs and 3.2 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 17 calories.

Is whole milk low in carbs?

Carbs supply 31% of the calories in whole milk (protein 21%, fat 48%). Per 100 g there are 4.6 g of carbs, and 1 cup (244 g) has 11.3 g, including 0 g of fiber.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “usda_fdc_reimport”, record us.generic.milk_whole). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.

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