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Whole Milk — 3.25% fat, fortifiedC
Milks · #13 of 15

Whole Milk

3.25% fat, fortified · Milks

46/100C tier
Calories61
Protein3.2g
Fiber0g
Sodium43mg
Sugar—g

Graded C — 46 out of 100, #13 of 15 milks. Clean label carries the score (94/100); micronutrients drags it down (20/100).

The short version: Complete protein, but you'd need a liter for it to matter. It's a beverage, not a strategy.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories61
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.3g4%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 43mg2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 3.2g6%
Vitamin B12 0.5mcg19%
Calcium 113mg9%
Vitamin D 1.3mcg6%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 46

Clean label ×1594
Low saturated fat ×1561
Calcium ×3047
Protein ×2521
Micronutrients ×1520

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#13 of 15 in Milks. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Whole Milk healthy?

It grades C — 46 out of 100, #13 of 15 milks in our system. Complete protein, but you'd need a liter for it to matter. It's a beverage, not a strategy.

How many calories are in Whole Milk?

61 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Whole Milk calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.