Calories in 1/2 Cup of Skim Milk
1/2 cup of skim milk (122 g) has 41 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 4.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 40% protein, 2% fat and 58% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of skim milk has 21 and 3/4 cup of skim milk has 62 calories. Burning 41 calories takes about 7 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Skim Milk: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of skim milk?
1/2 cup of skim milk weighs about 122 g and has 41 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of skim milk?
1/2 cup of skim milk has 4.2 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of skim milk?
1/2 cup of skim milk has 6 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 6.2 g of sugars.
How much skim milk is 100 calories?
100 calories of skim milk is 294 g, about 1 cup of skim milk.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705388. Original description: Milk, fat free (skim). Portion weights are USDA household measures.