Fat Content Of Lactose-free Milk

People who cannot digest lactose can drink lactose-free milk. Lactose is a sugar found only in milk and milk products. People with lactose intolerance lack the enzyme lactase needed to break down lactose sugars so that they can be used by the body. Symptoms of lactose intolerance include abdominal pain, gas, nausea, bloating and diarrhea. Lactose-free milk contains lactase, so those with lactose intolerance can consume the milk without unwanted symptoms.

Whole Milk

Lactose-free whole milk contains 8 g total fat per cup. Of this, 5 g come from saturated fats. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting your saturated fat intake to less than 10 percent of your total daily calorie intake. High intake of saturated fat has been linked to an increased risk for high cholesterol and heart disease. On a 2,000-calorie diet, limit your saturated fat intake to 20 g each day. A serving of whole milk makes up approximately 25 percent of your daily saturated fat intake.

Reduced Fat

According to the Food and Drug Administration, foods labeled as reduced fat must contain at least 25 percent less fat per serving than the full-fat alternative. One cup of reduced fat, or 2 percent, lactose-free milk contains 5 g fat.

Low Fat

Low-fat lactose free milk contains only 2.5 g total fat per serving. The Food and Drug Administration requires that to be labeled as low fat, a food or beverage must contain less than 3 g fat per serving.

Fat Free

Like skim milk, fat-free lactose free milk contains 0 g fat per cup. Fat-free lactose-free milk is a rich source of dietary protein, calcium and vitamin D3 that can help promote muscle and bone strength.