Powdered Skim Milk Nutrition Facts

Oct 28, 2010 | By SabrinaS

Powdered skim milk has a shelf life of up to 18 months, whereas liquid milk expires after 18 days. Powdered milk is produced by expelling the liquid in regular milk, but it dehydrates without losing the majority of its nutrients.

Vitamins

A serving of powdered skim milk contains 10 percent of the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin A, which boosts the immune system, and 2 percent of the RDA of vitamin C, which is good for bone health and aids in the skin's healing processes.

Calories

Each 1-cup serving of reconstituted powdered skim milk has 80 calories. The product is prepared by combining 1/3 cup of the skim milk powder and 1 cup of water.

Cholesterol

Powdered skim milk is low in cholesterol, containing only 5 mg per serving. It is a healthier option for people with high cholesterol levels, who might be at risk of heart attack and stroke.

Considerations

Skim milk powder contains 34 percent to 37 percent protein content and is a common ingredient in therapeutic and supplementary foods, according to Dairy for Global Nutrition.