Skim Milk Nutrition

If you want to lose weight and also retain your habit of taking milk and dairy products, stop counting on calories, as you now have an option of Skim Milk. As the skim milk has very less fat ingredient, it is the best choice for those who strictly adhere to their weight lose regime. The skim milk offers you a perfect nutrition without adding any further to your calorie meter and thus acts an excellent option of fulfilling the vital requirements of your body.

Why To Opt For Skim Milk
Skim Milk is an excellent option if you are looking for strong calcium enriched bones, vitalized body, active cells and ample amount of energy without any extra flab. Contrary to the myth that Skim Milk is less nutritious than the general milk, the Skim Milk has ample amount of nutrient completely equal to the normal milk from any other source. One thing where you may have to compromise in the case of skim milk is flavor. Compared to other kinds of milk, the skim milk has very thin flavor. However, few people even appreciate this taste.

Comparison With Whole Milk
In comparison to the 150 calories of the whole milk, the skim milk contains only 80-90 calories in an eight-ounce serving. The skim milk also contains only half the amount of fat in comparison with the whole milk which is very efficient for an adult body which gradually becomes resistant in fat digestion. Even in some brands of skim milk the amount of calcium is more when compared to the whole milk. So, skim milk is always a better option for adults.

If you are still confused with the choice, here is the detailed nutrition chart of skim milk in which the values per cup 8 fl oz (245 g) of skim milk are indicated-


Calories       80
Total fat         (g) 0.0
Saturated fat        (g) 0.0
Monounsaturated fat  (g) 0.0
Polyunsaturated fat  (g) 0
Dietary fiber        (g) 0
Protein               (g) 16
Carbohydrate          (g) 12
Cholesterol           (mg) 10
Sodium              (mg) 120
Vitamin A            20.000 ~ IU
Vitamin D            (mcg) 2.5
Vitamin C            (mcg) 8
Riboflavin           (mg) 0.3
Vitamin B12          (mcg) 0.9
Calcium               (mg) 60
Phosphorus           (mg) 248