Calories in
milk, low sodium, fluid
61 kcal per 100 g Milk, low sodium, fluid contains 61 calories per 100 grams, or about 149 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 3.1 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrate and 3.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 29% carbohydrate, 20% protein, 51% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 244.0 g | 149 | 7.6 g | 10.9 g | 8.4 g |
| 1 fl oz | 30.5 g | 19 | 0.9 g | 1.4 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 quart | 976.0 g | 595 | 30.3 g | 43.5 g | 33.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 61 kcal | 149 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 7.6 g |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 8.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 5.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 10.9 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 4.5 g | 10.9 g |
| Sodium | 3.0 mg | 7.3 mg |
| Potassium | 253.0 mg | 617.3 mg |
| Calcium | 101.0 mg | 246.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 29.0 µg | 70.8 µg |
| Cholesterol | 14.0 mg | 34.2 mg |
| Water | 88.2 g | 215.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170875). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How milk, low sodium, fluid compares
Among the 72 dairy and egg products items on this site, milk, low sodium, fluid ranks 68 of 72 by calorie density, against a category average of 309 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 80% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.1 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one cup (149 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 30 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in milk, low sodium, fluid?
Milk, low sodium, fluid contains 61 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 149 calories per cup. It also provides 3.1 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbohydrate and 3.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of milk, low sodium, fluid?
By calories, milk, low sodium, fluid is roughly 29% carbohydrate, 20% protein and 51% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 30 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the milk, low sodium, fluid I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within dairy and egg products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Milk, low sodium, fluid". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.