Nutrition facts

1 Cup Milk Calories

Milk
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May

Milk: Milk is a daily essential enriched with proteins, calcium, vitamins and minerals. Dairy products such as butter and ghee are the byproducts of milk. Many prefer cow’s milk over other consumed types such as sheep and goat.

Nutrition Facts:

 
Amount Per Serving(245)
Calories from Fat 42
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
                     
7%
Total Fat 4.7
14%
Saturated Fat 2.9
 
Trans Fat 0g
 
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2
 
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4
7%
Cholesterol  20
5%
Sodium 127
11%
Potassium 397
4%
Total Carbohydrates 12
0%
Dietary Fiber 0
 
Sugars 0
 
Protein 8.5
10%
Vitamin A
4.1%
Vitamin C
24%
Calcium
0.7%
Iron
 

Here are prominent health benefits of milk:

  • Is enriched with nutrients such as Calcium, Riboflavin(B2), Vitamin B12 and Selenium. Along with these, milk contains fatty acids – helps to lower the risk of diabetes and heart diseases.
  • Saturated fats are unhealthy. Having said that, organic and grass-fed cow’s milk contains a high quantity of antioxidants.
  • Milk contains quality proteins such as Casein and Whey protein.
  • Consumption of milk helps in muscle growth and repair. Beneficial for bodybuilders and athletes.
  • Milk improves bone health. Adding quality milk and dairy products to your diet helps to lower the risk of bone diseases like Osteoporosis and fractures.
  • Whole milk helps in the weight loss process too.

Milk is a complete food and is also used as an ingredient in recipes, coffee, tea, oatmeal, smoothies and so on.