Calories in Milk

Milk contains 148.8 calories per serving (244.0ml), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. The majority of its calories come from fat (7.9g, 47.9% of calories), including 4.6g of saturated fat. It provides a noteworthy 275.7mg of calcium (21% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

Whole Milk, Vitamin D3.

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

The following shows how one serving of Milk contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

Milk accounts for 7.4% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 47.9% of the calories.

How long would it take to burn off the 148.8 calories in Milk? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

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Dried fruit and fresh fruit start as the same food, but the drying process removes almost all of the water content — concentrating the calories, sugar, and nutrients into a much smaller volume. This makes dried fruit significantly higher in calories per gram and very easy to overeat. Dried vs Fresh Fruit: Calorie Comparison Fresh grapes (100g): 67 calories vs Raisins (100g): 299 calories — 4.5x more calories See grape nutrition Fresh apricot (100g): 48 calories vs Dried apricots (100g): 241 calories — 5x more calories Fresh mango (100g): 60 calories vs Dried mango (100g): 319 calories — 5.3x more calories See mango nutrition Fresh cranberries (100g): 46 calories vs Dried cranberries (100g): 308 calories — 6.7x more calories Fresh cherries (100g): 63 calories vs Dried cherries (100g): 283 calories — 4.5x more calories See cherry nutrition Fresh plum (100g): 46 calories vs Prunes/dried plums (100g): 240 calories — 5.2x more calories Why Is Dried Fruit So Easy to Overeat? The portion size problem is the core issue.