Foods Highest in Lactose
1,322 foods ranked by Lactose per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Lactose, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Lactose is the natural sugar in milk and dairy products, made of glucose and galactose. Digesting it requires the enzyme lactase; many adults make less lactase with age, leading to lactose intolerance and digestive symptoms from dairy.
Read the full Lactose guideValues per 100 g.
Milk, yogurt, soft cheeses, ice cream and other dairy products. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Lactose — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Lactose?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, with iron, powder, Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, LIPIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, low iron, powder, not reconstituted, Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, LIPIL, low iron, powder, with ARA and DHA and Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, with iron, powder, not reconstituted (formerly ROSS). See the full ranking above.
How much Lactose do I need a day?
There is no Daily Value for lactose; it counts within total sugars and carbohydrate. Lactose-intolerant people can often handle small amounts or choose lactose-free dairy.
What does Lactose do?
Lactose is the natural sugar in milk and dairy products, made of glucose and galactose. Digesting it requires the enzyme lactase; many adults make less lactase with age, leading to lactose intolerance and digestive symptoms from dairy.