What is Whole Milk? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Whole Milk?

Whole milk is a full fat cow's milk. Milk comes from a cow and is pasteurized and sold as a liquid dairy product. Whole milk is white and has a very thin viscosity. Whole milk has 3.25% milk fat in it and a rich and creamy flavor with a hint of sweetness. It is served as a beverage and is used extensively in cooking and baking as a liquid.

What does Whole Milk Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

milk

Milk is almost always sourced come from cows. Sometimes sheep, goat, yak and water buffalo milk are used. In general, store bough milk comes from a cow, unless specified otherwise. Whole milk is white, or cream colored and has a higher fat content than skim milk and therefore a creamier and richer texture and flavor. The flavor is mild and bland with a hint of savory sweetness and is satisfying, especially due to its creaminess. Milk is served as a beverage and used in a multitude of dishes both sweet and savory.

Whole Milk Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup244g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	149kcal	7%
Fats	7g	9%
Sat. fats	5g	23%
Mono. Fats	2g	5%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	12g	4%
Sugars	12g	24%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	7g	9%
Cholesterol	24mg	8%
Sodium	105mg	5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Whole Milk?

1 Cup of Whole Milk contains 7 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Whole Milk?

1 Cup of Whole Milk contains 12 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Whole Milk?

1 Cup of Whole Milk contains 7 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Whole Milk?

1 Cup of Whole Milk contains 2 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Whole Milk?

There are 149 calories in 1 Cup of Whole Milk.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Whole Milk?

There are 9 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Whole Milk.

How many calories are in 1 fl oz of Whole Milk?

There are 19 calories in 1 fl oz of Whole Milk.

How many calories are in 1 quart of Whole Milk?

There are 595 calories in 1 quart of Whole Milk.

How many calories are in 1 Milk for coffee of Whole Milk?

There are 18 calories in 1 Milk for coffee of Whole Milk.