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Human breast milk
Calories & nutrition facts
fluid, mature
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 70 kcal —
- Protein 1 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 6.9 g 3%
- Fat 4.4 g 6%
- Saturated fat 2 g 10%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 6.9 g —
- Sodium 17 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 14 mg 5%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 61 µg 7%
- Vitamin C 5 mg 6%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.08 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0.3 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.18 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.22 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.01 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.05 µg 2%
- Choline 16 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 32 mg 2%
- Iron 0.03 mg 0%
- Magnesium 3 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 14 mg 1%
- Potassium 51 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.17 mg 2%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 1.8 µg 3%
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Questions about Human breast milk
How long can expressed breast milk stay out of the fridge?
Freshly expressed milk can usually stand at room temperature, up to 25 °C, for 4 hours. Refrigerate it sooner if the room is warm, and use clean, covered containers.
How long does breast milk keep in the fridge or freezer?
Keep freshly expressed milk at the back of the fridge, not in the door, for up to 4 days; in a freezer at −18 °C or colder, use it within 6 months for best quality. Date each container and freeze in small portions to avoid waste.
How do you warm frozen breast milk safely?
Thaw it overnight in the fridge or hold the sealed container under warm running water, then swirl gently to mix the separated fat. Never microwave it: hot spots can burn a baby, and once thawed in the fridge, use it within 24 hours.
Can you refreeze breast milk after thawing it?
Do not refreeze milk that has thawed completely. If it still has ice crystals, it can be returned to the freezer; once warmed or brought to room temperature, use it within 2 hours.
Can you mix freshly expressed milk with chilled breast milk?
Cool freshly expressed milk in the fridge before combining it with already chilled milk. Store the mixture according to the date of the oldest milk.
How can you tell whether breast milk has gone off?
Thawed milk may smell soapy or metallic because its fat has been broken down by lipase; that does not necessarily mean it has spoiled. Discard milk if it smells sour or rancid, or if its storage time or temperature was unsafe.
Can you cook with breast milk?
It can be stirred into a baby's porridge or purée after cooking, once the food has cooled to a safe serving temperature. Avoid boiling it or adding it to a dish that will be cooked for a long time, as heat can damage some of its components.
Is breast milk nutritionally the same as cow's milk?
No: breast milk has more carbohydrate and less protein than cow's milk. Per 100 g, it provides 1 g of protein, while sheep's milk provides 5.98 g.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 73 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
