2% milk: calories and nutrition facts
Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.
Enriched and fortified foods have vitamins and minerals added (for example iron, folate and B vitamins in flour and cereals), so they can be much higher in these than the same food without them.
Summary per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup (244 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 cal | 122 cal | 6% |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 3.1 g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 115 mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | 12.3 g | |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 µg | 2.9 µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 293 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 342 mg | 7% |
Full nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup (244 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 cal | 122 cal | 6% |
| Energy (kJ) | 210 kJ | 512 kJ | |
| Water | 89.2 % | 217.7 % |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup (244 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | 12.3 g | |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup (244 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 3.1 g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 20 mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | 1.4 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | |
| Butyric acid (4:0) | 0.08 g | 0.19 g | |
| Caproic acid (6:0) | 0.04 g | 0.10 g | |
| Caprylic acid (8:0) | 0.02 g | 0.05 g | |
| Capric acid (10:0) | 0.05 g | 0.12 g | |
| Lauric acid (12:0) | 0.06 g | 0.13 g | |
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 0.18 g | 0.43 g | |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 0.56 g | 1.36 g | |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 0.24 g | 0.59 g | |
| Palmitoleic acid (16:1) | 0.03 g | 0.07 g | |
| Oleic acid (18:1) | 0.51 g | 1.24 g | |
| Gadoleic acid (20:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Erucic acid (22:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 0.06 g | 0.15 g | |
| Linolenic acid (18:3) | 0.01 g | 0.02 g | |
| Stearidonic acid (18:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Arachidonic acid (20:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup (244 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 47 mg | 115 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 293 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 342 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 92 mg | 224 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.5 µg | 6.1 µg | 11% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup (244 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 1.2 µg | 2.9 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 55 µg | 134 µg | 15% |
| Retinol | 55 µg | 134 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.03 mg | 0.07 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.2 µg | 0.5 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.19 mg | 0.45 mg | 35% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.36 mg | 0.87 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate (DFE) | 5 µg | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 µg | 1.29 µg | 54% |
| Choline | 16 mg | 40 mg | 7% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup (244 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | 0.71 g | 1.73 g | |
| Alcohol (ethyl) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.
Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.
Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.
Questions about 2% milk
How many calories are in 2% milk?
2% milk has 50 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 1 cup (244 g), that is 122 calories.
Where do the values for 2% milk come from?
From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.
Do the values apply to the brand I buy?
Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.
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Data source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 171267: “Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D”.
Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.