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How many calories in
1% milk?

1% Milk sits at 42 calories per 100g. Protein contribution is modest at 3.4g per 100g.

42
kcal · 100g
3.4g
Protein
5g
Carbs
1g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical 1% milk serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
36 kcal
2.9g
4 oz (113g)
47 kcal
3.8g
1 cup (~150g)
63 kcal
5.1g
In your day

What 42 calories means.

Very low calorie — at 42 kcal per 100g, 1% milk adds volume to a meal without meaningfully denting a calorie deficit.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
2%
per 100g · 8.1g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking8 min
🏃 Running4 min
🚴 Cycling5 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

1% Milk vs. similar foods.

How 1% milk stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
1% Milk
42 kcal / 100g
8.1g
45 kcal / 100g
2.2g
47 kcal / 100g
0.6g
34 kcal / 100g
10g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in 1% milk?

1% Milk has approximately 42 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 36 calories.

How much protein is in 1% milk?

3.4g of protein per 100g. That puts 1% milk at roughly 8.1g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other dairy sources.

How do I log 1% milk accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is 1% milk good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. 1% Milk is naturally low-calorie at 42 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.