Which has more calories, Whole Milk or Skim Milk?

Whole Milk has 148.8 calories per serving (240.0ml), while Skim Milk has 79.2 calories per serving (240.0ml).

Which has more protein, Whole Milk or Skim Milk?

Whole Milk has 8g of protein per serving, while Skim Milk has 8g. Whole Milk is the higher protein option.

Which has less fat, Whole Milk or Skim Milk?

Whole Milk has 8g of fat per serving, while Skim Milk has 0g. Skim Milk is the lower fat option.

Which has more fiber, Whole Milk or Skim Milk?

Whole Milk has 0g of fiber per serving, while Skim Milk has 0g of fiber per serving.

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Whole Milk vs Skim Milk: Nutrition Comparison

Whole milk and skim milk contain the same core nutrients — protein, calcium, potassium, and B vitamins — but differ significantly in fat content and calories. Whole milk retains all of its natural fat (around 3.5%), giving it a richer flavour and more calories per serving. Skim milk has had virtually all fat removed, reducing calories by roughly a third. The fat-soluble vitamins A and D are added back to skim milk after processing to compensate for the loss. Neither is definitively healthier — recent research has challenged the long-held assumption that full-fat dairy is worse for cardiovascular health, and individual response to dietary fat varies.

Nutrition Comparison

Nutrient	Whole Milk 240.0ml	Skim Milk 240.0ml
Calories	148.8 kcal	79.2 kcal
Total Fat	8 g	0 g
Saturated Fat	4.5 g	0 g
Cholesterol	24 mg	4.8 mg
Sodium	105.6 mg	124.8 mg
Total Carbs	12 g	13 g
Dietary Fiber	0 g	0 g
Sugars	12 g	12 g
Protein	8 g	8 g

* Nutrition data sourced from the USDA Food Central Database. Values marked with * have been normalized to match the larger serving size for a fair comparison. Individual products may vary.

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