2% milk
Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D
Nutrition Facts & Macros
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 125 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 5g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g | ||
| Polyunsaturated (PUFA) 0.2g | ||
| Omega-3 Fat 0g | 1% | |
| Omega-6 Fat 0.1g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.2g | ||
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% | |
| Sodium 115mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% | |
| Sugar 12g | ||
| Alcohol 0g | ||
| Protein 8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D 120IU | 30% | |
| Iron 0mg | 0% | |
| Calcium 293mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B-12 1.3mcg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K 0mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A 464IU | 9% | |
| Folate 12mcg | 3% | |
| Potassium 342mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium 27mg | 6% | |
| Zinc 1.2mg | 11% | |
| Niacin 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Riboflavin 0.5mg | 35% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus 224mg | 18% | |
| Selenium 6mcg | 11% | |
| Manganese 0mg | 1% | |
| Copper 0mg | 2% | |
| Choline 40mg | 7% | |
| Pantothenic acid 0.9mg | 17% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories per gram: Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Macronutrient Profile
Other Nutrients
| Ash | 1.7g | |
|---|---|---|
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 12.2g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Water | 217.7g | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Energy | 512.4kJ | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Fluoride, F | 8.3mcg | |
| Retinol | 134.2mcg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 134.2mcg | |
| Carotene, beta | 9.8mcg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0mcg | |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 2.9mcg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.9mcg | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0mcg | |
| Lycopene | 0mcg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0mcg | |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0mg | |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0mg | |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0mg | |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0mg | |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0mg | |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0mg | |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0mg | |
| Dihydrophylloquinone | 0mcg | |
| Folic acid | 0mcg | |
| Folate, food | 12.2mcg | |
| Folate, DFE | 12.2mcg | |
| Betaine | 2.2mg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1g | |
| Threonine | 0.3g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.4g | |
| Leucine | 0.8g | |
| Lysine | 0.7g | |
| Methionine | 0.2g | |
| Cystine | 0g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.4g | |
| Valine | 0.5g | |
| Arginine | 0.2g | |
| Histidine | 0.2g | |
| Alanine | 0.3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.7g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.8g | |
| Glycine | 0.2g | |
| Proline | 0.8g | |
| Serine | 0.5g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0mcg | |
| DHA | 0g | |
| EPA | 0g | |
| Stigmasterol | 0mg | |
| Campesterol | 0mg | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0mg | |
| Linoleic acid | 0.1g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.2g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0g | |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) | 0g | |
2% milk FAQ
Table of Contents
Does 2% milk contain sugar?
Yes, 2% milk contains natural sugar in the form of lactose. A typical 8 oz (240ml) serving contains about 12 grams of sugar. This is not added sugar but rather the naturally occurring milk sugar found in all dairy milk.
Is 2% milk high in cholesterol?
2% milk contains a moderate amount of cholesterol. An 8 oz serving has about 20mg of cholesterol, which is about 7% of the daily recommended limit. This is lower than whole milk but higher than skim milk.
Is 2% milk high in potassium?
Yes, 2% milk is a good source of potassium. An 8 oz serving provides approximately 350-380mg of potassium, which is about 8-10% of the daily recommended intake. This makes it helpful for maintaining healthy blood pressure and muscle function.
Is 2% milk gluten free?
Yes, 2% milk is naturally gluten free. Plain milk does not contain any wheat, barley, rye, or their derivatives. However, flavored milk products may contain gluten-containing additives, so always check labels if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Is 2% milk low fat?
2% milk is considered reduced fat, not low fat. It contains 2% milk fat by weight, which translates to about 5 grams of fat per 8 oz serving. Low fat milk (1%) and skim milk (0%) contain less fat. 2% milk offers a balance between the creamier taste of whole milk and the lower fat content of skim milk.