Milk, Which Type Should Your Family Drink?

Milk Which Type Should Your Family Drink

SKIM MILK

Low Calorie: 86 Cal

Low Fat: 0.44 g

Recommended for kids over 2 years old. Provides protein, calcium and vitamin D. Skim milk has the fewest calories.

Nutrition FactsServing size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86                                                Calories from Fat 4
                                                                            %Daily Values*
Total Fat 0.44g                                                                                     1%
  Saturated Fat 0.287g                                                                           1%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0.017g
  Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g
Cholesterol 5mg                                                                                 2%
Sodium 127mg                                                                                     5%
Potassium 407mg
Total Carbohydrate 11.88g                                                            4%
  Dietary Fiber 0g                                                                                  0%
  Sugars 12.47g
Protein 8.35g
Vitamin A 0%                                             Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 30%                                               Iron 1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18

1% Milk

Moderate Calorie: 102 Cal

Low Fat: 2.37 g

Recommended for kids over 2 years old. Provides protein, calcium and vitamin D.

Serving size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102                                                                                                 Calories from Fat 21
                                                                           %Daily Values*
Total Fat 2.37g                                                                                         4%
  Saturated Fat 1.545g                                                                                8%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0.085g
  Monounsaturated Fat 0.676g
Cholesterol 12mg                                                                                    4%
Sodium 107mg                                                                                                                         4%
Potassium 366mg
Total Carbohydrate 12.18g                                                                 4%
  Dietary Fiber 0g                                                                                       0%
  Sugars 12.69g
Protein 8.22g
Vitamin A 10%                                           Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 29%                                               Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie   needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18

2% Milk

Moderate Calorie: 122 Cal

Moderate Fat: 4.81 g

Recommended for kids over
2 years who aren’t gaining enough weight.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122                                                 Calories from Fat 43
                                                                           %Daily Values*
Total Fat 4.81g                                                                                     7%
  Saturated Fat 3.067g                                                                        15%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0.178g
  Monounsaturated Fat 1.366g
Cholesterol 20mg                                                                               7%
Sodium 100mg                                                                                    4%
Potassium 366mg
Total Carbohydrate 11.42g                                                            4%
  Dietary Fiber 0g                                                                                  0%
  Sugars 12.35g
Protein 8.05g
Vitamin A 9%                                              Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 28%                                               Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18

Whole Milk

High Calorie: 146 Cal

High Fat: 7.93 g

Recommended for kids 12-24 months old. The extra fat in whole milk helps their brain develop and helps them grow during this important stage. Most kids don’t need the extra fat from whole milk after they turn 2 years old.

Nutrition FactsServing size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146                                                    Calories from Fat 71
                                                                           %Daily Values*
Total Fat 7.93g                                                                                  12%
  Saturated Fat 4.551g                                                                        23%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0.476g
  Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g
Cholesterol 24mg                                                                              8%
Sodium 98mg                                                                                      4%
Potassium 349mg
Total Carbohydrate 11.03g                                                            4%
  Dietary Fiber 0g                                                                                  0%
  Sugars 12.83g
Protein 7.86g
Vitamin A 5%                                             Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 28%                                               Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18