Weight Equivalents: Milk
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History of Milk
Humans have been consuming milk for thousands of years. The domestication of animals like cows, goats, and sheep around 10,000 years ago marked the beginning of dairy farming. Milk became a staple in many ancient civilizations, including those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley.
Commercial and Home Uses
Commercial Uses:
• Dairy Products: Milk is processed into a variety of products, including cheese, yogurt, butter, cream, and ice cream.
• Baking and Cooking: Milk is a key ingredient in many recipes, from bread and pastries to soups and sauces.
• Cosmetics and Skincare: Milk is used in some beauty products for its moisturizing properties.
Home Uses:
• Beverage: Milk is consumed directly as a drink, often with added flavors like chocolate or strawberry.
• Cooking and Baking: It's a staple in home kitchens, used in recipes ranging from pancakes and muffins to mashed potatoes and sauces.
• Homemade Dairy Products: Many people make their own yogurt, cheese, and butter at home.
| Milk, Cow, Whole |
| 1 cup |
|
244g |
8.6oz |
1 tablespoon
|
|
15g |
.5oz |
| 1 quart
|
|
976g |
34.4oz |
| Milk, Cow, Nonfat/Skim |
| 1 cup |
|
245g |
8.6oz |
1 tablespoon
|
|
15g |
.5oz |
| 1 quart
|
|
980g |
34.5oz |
| Milk, Cow, 1% lowfat |
| 1 cup |
|
244g |
8.6oz |
1 tablespoon
|
|
15g |
.5oz |
| 1 quart
|
|
976g |
34.4oz |
| Milk, Cow, 2% lowfat |
| 1 cup |
|
244g |
8.6oz |
1 tablespoon
|
|
15g |
.5oz |
| 1 quart
|
|
976g |
34.4oz |
| Milk, Goat |
| 1 cup |
|
244g |
8.6oz |
1 tablespoon
|
|
15g |
.5oz |
| 1 quart
|
|
976g |
34.4oz |
|
Nutrition Facts - Milk, Cow, Whole added Vitamin D |
|
| Portion Size 1 cup | 244 g |
|
| Amount Per Portion | 149 |
| Calories |
|
| % Daily Value * |
|
| Total Fat 7.9g |
10 % |
| | Saturated Fat 4.6g |
23 % |
| | Cholesterol 24mg |
8 % |
| | Sodium 105mg |
5 % |
| | Total Carbohydrate 12g |
4 % |
|
| Dietary Fiber 0g |
0 % |
| | Sugar 12g |
|
| | Protein 7.7g |
15 % |
| | Vitamin D 3.2mcg |
16 % |
| | Calcium 276mg |
21 % |
| | Iron 0.1mg |
1 % |
| | Potassium 322mg |
7 % |
| |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
|
Nutrition Facts - Milk, Cow, Nonfat |
|
| Portion Size 1 cup | 245 g |
|
| Amount Per Portion | 83 |
| Calories |
|
| % Daily Value * |
|
| Total Fat 0.2g |
0 % |
| | Saturated Fat 0.1g |
0 % |
| | Cholesterol 4.9mg |
2 % |
| | Sodium 103mg |
4 % |
| | Total Carbohydrate 12g |
4 % |
|
| Dietary Fiber 0g |
0 % |
| | Sugar 12g |
|
| | Protein 8.3g |
17 % |
| | Vitamin D 2.9mcg |
14 % |
| | Calcium 299mg |
23 % |
| | Iron 0.1mg |
1 % |
| | Potassium 382mg |
8 % |
| |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
|
Nutrition Facts - Goat Milk
|
|
| Portion Size 1 cup | 244 g |
|
| Amount Per Portion | 168 |
| Calories |
|
| % Daily Value * |
|
| Total Fat 10g |
13 % |
| | Saturated Fat 6.5g |
32 % |
| | Cholesterol 27mg |
9 % |
| | Sodium 122mg |
5 % |
| | Total Carbohydrate 11g |
4 % |
|
| Dietary Fiber 0g |
0 % |
| | Sugar 11g |
|
| | Protein 8.7g |
17 % |
| | Vitamin D 3.2mcg |
16 % |
| | Calcium 327mg |
25 % |
| | Iron 0.1mg |
1 % |
| | Potassium 498mg |
11 % |
| |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
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