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Whole milk vs Skim milk: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 79% more calories in whole milk than in skim milk. Per 100 g: whole milk ≈61 calories, skim milk ≈34. In a typical portion, 1 cup of whole milk is about 149 calories and 1 cup of skim milk about 83.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Whole milk | Skim milk |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 kcal | 34 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 5 g |
| of which sugars | 5.1 g | 5.1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 0.1 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk | 1 cup | 244 g | 149 | 7.7 g |
| Skim milk | 1 cup | 245 g | 83 | 8.3 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 5.2 g of protein in whole milk, about 9.9 g in skim milk.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Skim milk.
- More protein per calorie: Skim milk.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Whole milk (FDC 171265), Skim milk (FDC 171269).
Full nutrition pages: Whole milk · Skim milk