Milk (Human)

Milk (Human)

Milk, human, mature, fluid

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Milk, human, mature, fluid's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

3%
70 kcal Calories
2%
1.0 g Protein
3%
6.9 g Carbs
6%
4.4 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 19/100

How many beneficial nutrients Milk, human, mature, fluid delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Milk, human, mature, fluid come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate6.9 g
3%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars6.9 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat4.4 g
6%
Saturated Fat2.0 g
10%
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids52.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids374.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein1.0 g
2%
Histidine23.0 mg
Isoleucine56.0 mg
Leucine95.0 mg
Lysine68.0 mg
Methionine21.0 mg
Phenylalanine46.0 mg
Threonine46.0 mg
Tryptophan17.0 mg
Valine63.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)61.0 mcg
7%
Vitamin C5.0 mg
6%
Vitamin D0.1 mcg
1%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0.3 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0.0 mg
3%
Niacin (B3)0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60.0 mg
1%
Folate (B9)5.0 mcg
1%
Vitamin B120.1 mcg
2%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.2 mg
4%
Choline16.0 mg
3%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium32.0 mg
2%
Iron0.0 mg
0%
Magnesium3.0 mg
1%
Phosphorus14.0 mg
1%
Potassium51.0 mg
1%
Sodium17.0 mg
1%
Zinc0.2 mg
2%
Copper0.1 mg
6%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium1.8 mcg
3%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol14.0 mg
5%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash0.2 g

About Milk, human, mature, fluid

Human milk, or breast milk, is the natural first food for human infants, produced by a mother's mammary glands and finely tuned to a baby's needs. The very first milk after birth, colostrum, is a thick, golden fluid especially rich in antibodies and immune factors that help protect a newborn while its own defenses develop. As feeding continues, mature milk provides a complete balance of easily digested proteins, milk sugar (lactose), fats including brain-building fatty acids, and a full range of vitamins and minerals, right down to living immune cells and beneficial compounds that formula cannot fully copy.

Remarkably, its makeup shifts over time and even within a single feeding to match the growing baby. Health authorities such as the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months, continuing alongside other foods afterward, while recognizing that infant formula is a safe, nourishing alternative when breastfeeding is not possible. Expressed breast milk can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen for months when handled following safe-storage guidelines.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Milk, human, mature, fluid?

There are 70 calories in 100 g of Milk, human, mature, fluid, or about 22 calories in 1 fl oz (31 g).

How much protein is in Milk, human, mature, fluid?

Milk, human, mature, fluid contains 1.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Milk, human, mature, fluid?

Milk, human, mature, fluid has 6.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Milk, human, mature, fluid?

Milk, human, mature, fluid provides 4.4 g of total fat per 100 g.

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