Calories in common portions
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15 g | 9 | 0.5 g | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 fl oz | 30.5 g | 19 | 1 g | 1.5 g | 1 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 61 | 3.2 g | 4.8 g | 3.3 g |
| 1 cup | 244 g | 149 | 7.7 g | 11.7 g | 7.9 g |
| 1 quart | 976 g | 595 | 30.7 g | 46.8 g | 31.7 g |
Where the calories come from
Shares use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrate and 9 for fat, so they may not match USDA’s calorie total exactly. Try the macro calculator.
Good to know
- A tablespoon, a typical splash in coffee, has about 9 calories.
- This page covers whole milk (3.25% milkfat). Reduced-fat, skim and plant-based milks have their own entries.
Compare per 100 g
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk (this page) | 61 | 3.2 g | 4.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Greek yogurt | 73 | 10 g | 3.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Cheddar cheese | 403 | 22.9 g | 3.4 g | 33.3 g |
Source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2019): Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D (FDC ID 171265) ↗. Values are per 100 g of edible portion; Calorify scaled them to each portion and rounded the results.
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