What does 100 calories of 2% milk look like?
2% milk has 50 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is ¾ cup of 2% milk (200 g). That's more food per calorie than most dairy on this site (average 126 g). It's one of the better protein sources per calorie here: 6.6 g of protein per 100 kcal. Foods like this are ideal for bulking up meals without adding many calories.
2% milk: 50 to 500 calories
| Calories | Grams | Ounces | Cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kcal | 100 g | 3.5 oz | ⅓ |
| 100 kcal | 200 g | 7.1 oz | ¾ |
| 200 kcal | 400 g | 14.1 oz | 1⅔ |
| 300 kcal | 600 g | 21.2 oz | 2½ |
| 500 kcal | 1000 g | 35.3 oz | 4 |
What's in 100 calories of 2% milk
Want more food for the same 100 calories?
These give you at least 2½ times more volume than 2% milk:
Compare with other dairy
| Food | 100 kcal is | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 🥛 2% milk | ¾ cup | 200 g |
| 🥛 Almond milk (unsweetened) | 2½ cups | 667 g |
| 🥛 Skim milk | 1¼ cups | 294 g |
| 🥛 Kefir (lowfat, plain) | 1 cup | 233 g |
| 🥛 Soy milk | ¾ cup | 185 g |
| 🥣 Greek yogurt (nonfat, plain) | 1 container (170 g) | 170 g |
| 🥛 Yogurt (plain, whole milk) | ⅔ cup | 164 g |
| 🥛 Milk (whole) | ⅔ cup | 164 g |
| 🐐 Goat milk | ⅔ cup | 145 g |
| 🥛 Chocolate milk | ½ cup | 128 g |
| 🥣 Cottage cheese (low-fat) | ½ cup | 124 g |
| 🥣 Vanilla yogurt (low-fat) | ⅔ 6-oz container | 118 g |
| 🥣 Greek yogurt (whole milk) | 103 g | 103 g |
Questions
How much is 100 calories of 2% milk?
100 calories of 2% milk is about 200 g (7.1 oz), or roughly ¾ cup.
How many calories are in 100 g of 2% milk?
50 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.
Is 2% milk good for weight loss?
Very low calorie density (0.50 kcal per gram). You can eat a large volume of this food for few calories. 100 calories also gives you 6.6 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.
How many calories are in one cup?
About 122 calories.
How many cups is 200 calories?
About 1⅔ (400 g).
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