USDA Standard Reference · Dairy and Egg Products
Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170874).
- 40
- Calories
- 3.3g
- Protein
- 4.8g
- Carbs
- 1.1g
- Fat
Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat contains 40 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 3.3g of protein, 1.1g of fat, and 4.8g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 170874 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Dairy and Egg Products" food group. Each 245g serving delivers 40 calories, broken down into 3.3g protein, 1.1g fat, and 4.8g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, fiber data is not reported for this entry alongside 5.4g of total sugars and 148mg of sodium (6% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 33%, fat 24%, and carbohydrates 48% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units at 5000% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat qualifies as low carb, low fat, very low calorie within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Dairy and Egg Products" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 40 calories per 100g, Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat gets 33% of its calories from protein , 24% from fat , and 48% from carbohydrates.
Notable micronutrients include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (5000% DV).
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Milk
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text — it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
40 kcal = 2% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat compares to Dairy and Egg Products
Per 100 g, against the average across all dairy and egg products foods in USDA FoodData Central.
15% Higher in protein than 15% of dairy and egg products on record, so look to leaner cuts for more protein.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Dairy and Egg Products group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.8 G | 0% |
| Energy | 40.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Protein | 3.3 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.1 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Ash | 0.9 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Energy | 169.0 kJ | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 90.1 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 G | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 G | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 G | — |
| Choline, total | 17.7 MG | — |
| Cystine | 0.0 G | — |
| Folate, DFE | 5.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 5.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 5.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.7 G | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 G | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 G | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 G | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 G | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 G | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 G | — |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | — |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 G | — |
| Proline | 0.3 G | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Serine | 0.2 G | — |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 G | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.0 G | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 G | — |
| Valine | 0.2 G | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.2 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.1 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 116.0 MG | 9% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.1 MG | 0% |
| Potassium, K | 151.0 MG | 3% |
| Sodium, Na | 148.0 MG | 6% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 1 IU | 5000% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 1.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Fluoride, F | 4.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 89.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 13.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 2.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 47 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.4 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 4.0 MG | 1% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.7 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.3 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.2 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.2 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG | — |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.0 MG | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170874) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.