Milk and dairy products

Milk (average)

Milk 59 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Milk (average) provides 59 kcal (245 kJ). Energy density and nutrient contents are detailed below, value by value. This food belongs to the “Milk” category (“Milk and dairy products” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein3.2 g 6%

Fat2.9 g 4%

Carbohydrates4.8 g 2%

Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	59 kcal (245 kJ)C	3%
Protein	3.2 gC	6%
Fat	2.9 gC	4%
of which saturated fat	1.7 gC	9%
of which polyunsaturated	0.1 gC	n/a
of which omega-3	0 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	4.8 gC	2%
of which sugars	4.8 gC	5%
Dietary fibre	0 gC	0%
Water	89 gC	n/a
Alcohol	0 gC	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	120 mgC	15%
Iron	0 mgC	0%
Magnesium	11 mgC	3%
Phosphorus	92 mgC	13%
Potassium	160 mgC	8%
Sodium	39 mgC	2%
Zinc	0.4 mgC	4%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0.1 µgC	2%
Vitamin B12	0.2 µgC	9%
Vitamin C	1 mgC	1%
Folate	5 µgC	3%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein6%

Fat4%

Carbohydrates2%

Dietary fibre0%

Calcium15%

Phosphorus13%

Vitamin B129%

Potassium8%

Zinc4%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Goat milk	+ 0.4 g	− 0.3 g	+ 2 kcal
vs Whole milk, 3.5 % Fat, UHT	± 0 g	− 0.6 g	− 6 kcal
vs Whole milk, pasteurized	± 0 g	− 1.1 g	− 9 kcal
vs Whole milk, UHT	± 0 g	− 1.2 g	− 9 kcal
vs Milk, half skimmed 1.5 % fat, UHT	± 0 g	+ 1.4 g	+ 13 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Milk and dairy products” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Milk partially skimmed, pasteurized56 kcal

Milk partially skimmed, UHT57 kcal

Goat milk57 kcal

Whole milk, 3.5 % Fat, UHT65 kcal

Whole milk, pasteurized68 kcal

Whole milk, UHT68 kcal

Milk, half skimmed 1.5 % fat, UHT46 kcal

Cow milk, skimmed, UHT33 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Milk (average)?

100 g of Milk (average) provides 59 kcal, i.e. 245 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Milk (average)?

100 g provides 3.2 g of protein, i.e. 6% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Milk (average)?

100 g contains 2.9 g of fat, of which 1.7 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Milk (average)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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