QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in whole milk?
Whole milk with added vitamin D provides 61 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
61 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Whole milk nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 61 kcal
- Protein
- 3.15 g
- Carbohydrate
- 4.8 g
- Fat
- 3.25 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Calcium
- 113 mg
- Potassium
- 132 mg
- Vitamin A
- 46 µg RAE
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 171265. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
3.15 g per 100 g. From Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D.
Carbohydrate
4.8 g per 100 g. From Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D.
Fat
3.25 g per 100 g. From Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where whole milk fits in a varied eating pattern.
Calcium
113 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Potassium
132 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Vitamin A
46 µg RAE per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Riboflavin
0.169 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Whole, 3.25% milkfat
Selected generic dairy-milk reference.
Reduced-fat or skim
Use the fat-level-specific record.
Goat, sheep or buffalo
These are different milk products.
Chocolate, evaporated or condensed
Use the matching product because ingredients and concentration differ.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How whole milk can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 61 kcal per 100 g, the 15 g example is 9.2 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 0 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 3.15 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Measure the amount poured and choose the exact fat level and milk type.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep milk chilled and follow the package directions and date.
After opening or cutting
Keep the container closed and pour with clean cups or utensils.
Prepare
Follow package allergen guidance and prevent cross-contact where relevant.
Safety boundary
The nutrient record does not establish dairy-safety limits or storage duration; follow current local guidance.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log whole milk more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Whole milk calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of milk?
61 kcal in the selected Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D record.
How much fibre is in milk?
0 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which milk state does this page use?
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Is sheep milk the generic milk reference?
No. The production reference is whole cow's milk with 3.25% milkfat and added vitamin D.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 61 kcal per 100 g. Named portion weights come from the selected source record.
KEEP EXPLORING
Related food guides
SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition and named-portion claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Preparation notes cover the common USDA forms of this food. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 171265 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.