Whole milk is often avoided by those who are trying to watch their waistlines. It is thought of as a high caloric drink and that the same nutrients can be found in more slimming versions such as skim or one percent milk. But is this really true? Here are some facts about the nutritional content of whole milk.
Whole milk is a very nutritious drink and is excellent for babies and toddlers who need the extra fortification that is found in whole milk; the extra amount of calcium and the fat that is found in whole milk is fine for young toddlers who do not get a lot of other fat in their diets, like adults do. The calorie percentages are different in whole milk than in other versions of milk, and the following is a breakdown of the calories in whole milk in one, eight-ounce serving:
Calories – around 150 calories
Total Grams of Fat – 8.2
Total grams of saturated fat – 5.1
Total grams of monounsaturated fat – 2.4
Total grams of polyunsaturated fat – 0.3
Total grams of Dietary Fiber – 0
Total grams of Protein – 8
Total grams of carbohydrates – 11
Total mg of cholesterol – 33
Total mg of sodium –120
Total recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A – 76 mg
Total recommended daily allowance of Vitamin D – 2.4 mg
Total recommended daily allowance of Riboflavin – 0.4 mcg
Total recommended daily allowance of Vitamin B12 – 0.9 mcg
Total recommended daily allowance of Calcium – 290 mg
Total recommended daily allowance of phosphorus – 228 mg
This is the nutritional and calorie breakdown of whole milk. It is a nutritious drink, and depending on your own daily caloric intake needs, and how much fat and cholesterol you get in your diet, whole milk can be a healthy choice for you and your family.
