How Many Calories Are in a Glass of Vitamin D Milk?

Vitamin D milk is naturally found in milk fat. Vitamin D milk can also be called whole milk due to fat content. Understanding caloric value of whole milk allows you to make informed dietary decisions.

Calories

Vitamin D milk contains 150 calories and 8 g of fat per 8 oz serving, while nonfat milk provides 80 calories and approximately 0 g of fat per 8 oz serving. Vitamin D milk contains at least 3.5 percent milk fat.

Nutrients

A cup of Vitamin D Milk provides 30 percent of your recommended daily calcium, 16 percent of your daily protein needs, 10 percent of your vitamin A needs and 22 percent of your daily vitamin B12 requirements.

Significance

Vitamin D milk is a good choice for children between one and two-years old or those who are not limiting their fat intake. Low-fat milk contains 69 percent less fat than whole milk and is a better option for those wanting to restrict fat or caloric intake.

References

• National Dairy Council: Milk's Unique Nutrient Package, PDF
• National Dairy Council: What is Milk? PDF
• "Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport"; Melvin H. Williams; 2007