Calories in 1/2 Cup of Whole Milk
1/2 cup of whole milk (122 g) has 74 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 4 g of protein, 3.9 g of fat and 5.6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 22% protein, 48% fat and 31% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of whole milk has 37 and 3/4 cup of whole milk has 112 calories. Burning 74 calories takes about 13 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Whole Milk: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of whole milk?
1/2 cup of whole milk weighs about 122 g and has 74 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of whole milk?
1/2 cup of whole milk has 4 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of whole milk?
1/2 cup of whole milk has 5.6 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 5.9 g of sugars.
How much whole milk is 100 calories?
100 calories of whole milk is 164 g, about 3/4 cup of whole milk.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705385. Original description: Milk, whole. Portion weights are USDA household measures.