USDA reference food · Dairy and Egg Products
Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D
1 cup of milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin a and vitamin d (244 g) has 100 calories, 8g of protein, 2.5g of fat and 0g of fiber (USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC 170872). It is one of 5 USDA descriptions of lowfat milk.
FoodData Central 170872, SR Legacy, in the April 30, 2026 release; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g (SR Legacy), scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 3.4g
- more than 32% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 42
- more than 11% of reference foods
- Fiber per 100 g
- 0g
- more than 0% of reference foods
What a portion gives you
Ticks: 5% of the Daily Value (FDA: low) and 20% (high)
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC 170872); FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Also rich in
- Vitamin B121.1 µg in 1 cup (244 g), 48% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.5 mg in 1 cup (244 g), 35% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus232 mg in 1 cup (244 g), 19% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin A142 µg RAE in 1 cup (244 g), 16% of the Daily Value
- Selenium8.1 µg in 1 cup (244 g), 15% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 170872), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Where the calories come from: 47% carbohydrate, 21% fat and 32% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among USDA reference foods
| Per 100 g | This food | Share with less |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42.0 | 11% |
| Protein | 3.37 g | 32% |
| Total fat | 0.97 g | 27% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.99 g | 44% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 5.20 g | 71% |
| Sodium | 44.0 mg | 30% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy and Foundation Foods: the 6,012 to 8,218 reference foods that report each value; the share of them with less per 100 g.
Every nutrient in this record (118)
The portion is 1 cup (244 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8.22 g | 3.37 g | 16% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.37 g | 0.97 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.2 g | 4.99 g | 4% |
| Ash | 1.83 g | 0.75 g | |
| Energy | 102 kcal | 42.0 kcal | |
| Sucrose | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Glucose | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Lactose | 12.7 g | 5.20 g | |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 219 g | 89.9 g | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | 5.20 g | |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 12.2 mg | 5.00 mg | 4% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.54 g | 0.63 g | 8% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.68 g | 0.28 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.085 g | 0.035 g |
Minerals (11)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 305 mg | 125 mg | 23% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.073 mg | 0.030 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.8 mg | 11.0 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus, P | 232 mg | 95.0 mg | 19% |
| Potassium, K | 366 mg | 150 mg | 8% |
| Sodium, Na | 107 mg | 44.0 mg | 5% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.02 mg | 0.42 mg | 9% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.024 mg | 0.010 mg | 3% |
| Fluoride, F | 6.34 µg | 2.60 µg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0073 mg | 0.0030 mg | 0% |
| Selenium, Se | 8.05 µg | 3.30 µg | 15% |
Vitamins (34)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 142 µg | 58.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 142 µg | 58.0 µg | 16% |
| Carotene, beta | 4.88 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.024 mg | 0.010 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 2.93 µg | 1.20 µg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.93 µg | 1.20 µg | 15% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.049 mg | 0.020 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin | 0.45 mg | 0.18 mg | 35% |
| Niacin | 0.23 mg | 0.093 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.88 mg | 0.36 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.090 mg | 0.037 mg | 5% |
| Folate, total | 12.2 µg | 5.00 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.15 µg | 0.47 µg | 48% |
| Choline, total | 43.2 mg | 17.7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.24 µg | 0.10 µg | 0% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 12.2 µg | 5.00 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 12.2 µg | 5.00 µg | 3% |
| Betaine | 1.46 mg | 0.60 mg | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Amino acids (18)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.10 g | 0.043 g | |
| Threonine | 0.35 g | 0.14 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.42 g | 0.17 g | |
| Leucine | 0.78 g | 0.32 g | |
| Lysine | 0.69 g | 0.28 g | |
| Methionine | 0.21 g | 0.088 g | |
| Cystine | 0.049 g | 0.020 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.42 g | 0.17 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.41 g | 0.17 g | |
| Valine | 0.54 g | 0.22 g | |
| Arginine | 0.23 g | 0.096 g | |
| Histidine | 0.25 g | 0.10 g | |
| Alanine | 0.28 g | 0.11 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.70 g | 0.29 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.84 g | 0.76 g | |
| Glycine | 0.16 g | 0.067 g | |
| Proline | 0.81 g | 0.33 g | |
| Serine | 0.50 g | 0.20 g |
Fatty acids (33)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0.059 g | 0.024 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.044 g | 0.018 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.032 g | 0.013 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.066 g | 0.027 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.071 g | 0.029 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.22 g | 0.091 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.70 g | 0.29 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.31 g | 0.13 g | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.0049 g | 0.0020 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.61 g | 0.25 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.073 g | 0.030 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.0098 g | 0.0040 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.017 g | 0.0070 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.041 g | 0.017 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Stigmasterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Campesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.024 g | 0.010 g | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.015 g | 0.0060 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.090 g | 0.037 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 0.0073 g | 0.0030 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.041 g | 0.017 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 0.52 g | 0.21 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.066 g | 0.027 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.0049 g | 0.0020 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.0049 g | 0.0020 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 170872: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Other ways to eat lowfat milk
USDA lists 5 preparations of lowfat milk. The lowfat milk page puts them side by side, per 100 g and per portion.
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Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov