Milk, Cow

About This Food

Milk can do a body good. But there's a few things to know before you buy.

First, choose organic milk that is free of hormones, antibiotics and pesticides. Next, opt for raw milk that has not been pasteurized. You can order raw milk online or contact your local Weston A. Price Foundation.

If cow's milk causes digestive upset, goat milk, kefir or buttermilk may be a option.   

Rich in protein, milk is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D and riboflavin. Milk also contains tryptophan and lactose.

As with all dairy products, choose organic milk (preferably from grass-fed cows) that is rBGH-free.

Glycemic Index=27 (whole milk), 32 (skim milk)
Glycemic Load=3 (whole milk), 5 (skim milk)

Refrigerate milk promptly and keep dairy products at their freshest by keeping at or below 45°F.

Special diets
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • High Protein Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
Benefits
Excellent Source of
  • Calcium
  • VitaminD
  • Riboflavin
  • Phosphorous
Good Source of
  • Protein
  • Selenium
  • VitaminB12
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Citrus
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Coconut
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Sodium
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup(s)milk

Calories: 146

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 2 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
7.93 g
Saturated Fat
4.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.98 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.48 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
183 g
ALA
183 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
24.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate
11.03 g
Net Carbohydrate
11.03 g
Sugars
12.83 g
Fiber
0 g
Protein
7.86 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
248.88 IU
5%
Vitamin C
0 mg
0%
Vitamin D
97.6 IU
24%
Vitamin E
0.15 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.09 mg
4%
Vitamin B12
1.07 mcg
18%
Vitamin K
0.49 mg
1%
Folate
12.2 mcg
3%
Niacin
0.26 mg
1%
Riboflavin
0.45 mg
26%
Thiamin
0.11 mg
7%
Choline
34.89 mg
6%
Minerals
Calcium
275.72 mg
28%
Copper
0.03 mg
2%
Iron
0.07 mg
0%
Magnesium
24.4 mg
6%
Manganese
0.01 mg
0%
Phosphorous
222.04 mg
22%
Potassium
348.92 mg
10%
Selenium
9.03 mcg
13%
Sodium
97.6 mg
4%
Zinc
0.98 mg
7%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
12.2 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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