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Reduced fat milk
Calories & nutrition facts
fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 50 kcal —
- Protein 3.3 g 7%
- Carbohydrate 4.8 g 2%
- Fat 2 g 3%
- Saturated fat 1.3 g 6%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 5.1 g —
- Sodium 47 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 8 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 28 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.03 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.2 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.19 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 0.09 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.36 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.53 µg 22%
- Choline 16.4 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 120 mg 9%
- Iron 0.02 mg 0%
- Magnesium 11 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 92 mg 7%
- Potassium 140 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.48 mg 4%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 2.5 µg 5%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 50 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 2 g |
| 1 × cup | 246 g | 123 | 8.1 g | 12 g | 4.9 g |
| 1 × quart | 984 g | 492 | 33 g | 47 g | 20 g |
| 2 × cup | 492 g | 246 | 16 g | 24 g | 9.7 g |
| ½ × cup | 123 g | 62 | 4.1 g | 5.9 g | 2.4 g |
| 3 × cup | 738 g | 369 | 24 g | 35 g | 15 g |
| 4 × cup | 984 g | 492 | 33 g | 47 g | 20 g |
Similar foods
- Partly skimmed milkfluid, 2% m.f.47 kcal / 100 g
- Lowfat milkfluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D42 kcal / 100 g
- Nonfat milkfluid, calcium fortified, fat free or skim35 kcal / 100 g
- Trim milkcow, fluid, fresh, fortified Ca36 kcal / 100 g
- 1% fat fluid milkwithout added vitamin a and vitamin d42 kcal / 100 g
- Lite milkcow, fluid, fresh44 kcal / 100 g
- Semi-skimmed milkUHT46 kcal / 100 g
- Skim milkfluid, 0.1% m.f.33 kcal / 100 g
- Half-skimmed milk1.5% fat, UHT46 kcal / 100 g
- Lowfat chocolate milkwith added vitamin A and vitamin D64 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Reduced fat milk
How much reduced fat milk is a usual serving?
A glass of about 200–250 ml is a typical serving; that is roughly 100 kcal and 6.6 g of protein. You can also use it to make up porridge, sauces or drinks.
Can you use reduced fat milk in tea and coffee?
Yes. It works much like whole milk in tea and coffee, though the drink will taste less creamy. For a smoother finish, warm the milk gently rather than letting it boil.
Can you use reduced fat milk for cooking and baking?
Yes: use it measure for measure in pancakes, custard, mashed potatoes, white sauce and most cakes. For a white sauce, whisk it gradually into the roux and simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
How should you store reduced fat milk after opening?
Keep it refrigerated and return it promptly after pouring; storing it in the main body of the fridge keeps it colder than the door. Follow the pack’s storage instructions and discard it if it smells sour or looks curdled.
Can you freeze reduced fat milk?
You can, but freezing may leave it separated or slightly grainy after thawing. Freeze it in a sealed container with room for expansion, thaw it in the fridge, then shake well and use it in cooking if the texture is not pleasant to drink.
What can you use instead of reduced fat milk in a recipe?
For a similar dairy taste, use whole milk or semi-skimmed milk in the same amount; the result will be richer. Unsweetened fortified soya drink can work in many sauces and bakes, though it may alter the flavour.
Is reduced fat milk the same as semi-skimmed milk?
Not necessarily: “reduced fat” is a broad description, while “semi-skimmed” names a particular fat level in some markets. Labels and fat levels differ, so compare the stated fat content if you need a close match.
Does reduced fat milk contain lactose?
Yes. Removing some of the fat does not remove the milk’s naturally occurring lactose, so reduced fat milk is not lactose-free.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172205 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
