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Skim milk
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 33 kcal —
- Protein 3.4 g 7%
- Carbohydrate 4.9 g 2%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 4.9 g —
- Sodium 40 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 9.3 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.02 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 0.1 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.41 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Biotin (B7) 1.8 µg 6%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.6 µg 25%
Minerals
- Calcium 102 mg 8%
- Magnesium 10 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 92 mg 7%
- Potassium 148 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.3 mg 3%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 2 µg 4%
- Iodine 25 µg 17%
Similar foods
- Skim milk powderdry336 kcal / 100 g
- Evaporated skim milkcanned, (<0.5% fat)76 kcal / 100 g
- Dried skim milkcow351 kcal / 100 g
- Skimmed milk36 kcal / 100 g
- Cow's milkskimmed, UHT33 kcal / 100 g
- Milk1,2% fat, UHT, fortified with vitamins44 kcal / 100 g
- Semi-skimmed milkUHT46 kcal / 100 g
- Dried skimmed milk349 kcal / 100 g
- Nonfat milkfluid, calcium fortified, fat free or skim35 kcal / 100 g
- Half-skimmed milk1.5% fat, UHT46 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Skim milk
Is skim milk the same as skimmed milk?
Yes. “Skim milk” and “skimmed milk” are names for milk with most of its fat removed; “skimmed” is the usual British wording.
Can you use skim milk in tea and coffee?
Yes. It works in both, though it gives a less creamy drink than whole milk. For a smooth result, add it gradually to hot coffee or tea rather than pouring it in all at once.
Can you cook with skim milk instead of whole milk?
Usually, yes, in porridge, pancakes, sauces and baking. It has little fat, so a sauce may taste less rich; for a creamy white sauce, stir in a little butter or oil as well.
How do you froth skim milk for coffee?
Cold skim milk often foams readily: use a clean steam wand or milk frother, and stop heating when it is hot but not scalding, around 60–65 °C. Swirl the jug to smooth the foam before pouring.
How should you store skim milk after opening?
Keep it in the fridge, ideally on a shelf rather than in the door, and close the carton or bottle after pouring. Follow the storage and use-by instructions on its packaging.
Can you freeze skim milk?
Yes. Freeze it in a sealed, freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion. Thaw it in the fridge and shake well, as the texture can separate; use it in cooking if it does not become completely smooth.
What is the difference between skim milk and semi-skimmed milk?
Semi-skimmed milk is creamier because it retains more fat: it has 1.6 g fat per 100 g, compared with 0.1 g in skim milk. Skim milk has 33 kcal per 100 g, while semi-skimmed has 46 kcal.
Can you use skim milk powder instead of liquid skim milk?
Yes, but reconstitute it according to the packet directions before using it as a drink or in a recipe that needs liquid milk. For a recipe calling for powder, add it dry as directed rather than replacing it with liquid milk.
Does skim milk still contain lactose?
Yes. Removing cream reduces the fat, not the milk sugar, so skim milk still contains lactose; its naturally occurring sugar is 4.9 g per 100 g.
What nutrients stand out in skim milk?
It provides 3.4 g of protein per 100 g and is a source of iodine and vitamin B12. It also contains 102 mg of calcium per 100 g.
Source: CoFID (UK) 12-554 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
