How Many Calories in Whole Milk?

Nutritional Overview

Whole Milk is a dairy or egg-based product that forms a staple part of many diets. Per 100g serving, it provides 61 kcal of energy, 3.2g of protein, 4.8g of carbohydrates, and 3.3g of fat.

It is a good source of protein, providing 3.2g per 100g (around 21% of its energy), approximately 6% of the UK Reference Nutrient Intake of 50g per day. Under UK/EU nutrition-claim rules, that meets the "high protein" threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. Protein plays a key role in muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full for longer.

With only 4.8g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet.

With 113mg of calcium per 100g, it contributes meaningfully to daily calcium needs (the UK recommendation is 700mg for adults). Calcium is vital for maintaining strong bones and teeth, as well as supporting normal muscle and nerve function.

Each 100g serving contains 0.13g of salt, meeting the UK/EU "low salt" nutrition-claim threshold. The NHS recommends adults consume no more than 6g of salt per day, so choosing lower-salt foods like this one makes it easier to stay within that limit and supports healthy blood pressure.

Whole Milk is suitable for ketogenic (with only 4.8g of carbs per 100g), vegetarian, halal and kosher diets, making it a versatile choice for households with mixed dietary requirements. At 61 kcal per 100g, Whole Milk can add up fast if you're not tracking it. Our dinner calorie calculator keeps a running total so nothing slips through.