Dairy products provide the body with several benefits, including maintenance of bone mass, reduced risk of bone disease and provision of important nutrients such as calcium and potassium. Milk, one of the most well known dairy products, is a well-rounded beverage with healthy amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fat.
Calories
On average, one cup of 2 percent milk contains 122 calories. This is lower than many fruit juices.
Protein
One cup of 2 percent milk has just over 8 grams of protein. This is slightly higher than the amount most natural peanut butters provide.
Carbohydrates
There are 12.5 g of carbohydrates in one cup of 2 percent milk. There is no fiber content, and 12.4 of these grams consist of sugar.
Fat
One cup of 2 percent milk contains a total of 4.9 g of fat. Saturated fat takes up 3.1 grams of the 4.9, leaving a small amount of healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.
Additional Nutrients
In addition to the basic macronutrients provided, 2 percent milk also contains 285 mg of calcium and 367 mg of potassium in one cup.
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