Whole milk: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in whole milk per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
62kcal per 100 g
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- 14minWalking (5 km/h)
- 6minRunning (8 km/h)
- 7minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 8minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 62 |
| 1 cup (250 g) | 156 |
Can whole milk make you gain weight?
At 62 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with low energy density: about 161 g gives 100 kcal.
One cup (250 g) has 156 kcal; the portion size decides how it fits your daily target.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Whole milk vs other foods in “Eggs and dairy”
It has 70% fewer calories than the average food in “Eggs and dairy” (209 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 62 kcal | 209 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of whole milk?
- 100 g has 62 kcal. That means about 161 g for every 100 kcal.
- How many calories are in one cup of whole milk?
- One cup (250 g) has 156 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.