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Human milk calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of human milk contains 70 calories, with 1 g of protein, 6.9 g of carbohydrate and 4.4 g of fat. It provides 6.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 6% Carbs 39% Fat 55%
How human milk compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human milk | 70 kcal | 1 g | 6.9 g | 4.4 g |
| Light liquid cream substitute | 71 kcal | 0.8 g | 9.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Milk substitute | 61 kcal | 1.8 g | 6.2 g | 3.4 g |
| Goat milk | 69 kcal | 3.6 g | 4.5 g | 4.1 g |
| Low-fat half and half | 72 kcal | 3.3 g | 3.3 g | 5 g |
Nutrition facts for human milk
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.9 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 6.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in human milk
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 61 µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 2% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common human milk servings
How many calories in a portion of human milk — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fl oz (31 g) | 22 kcal | 0 g | 2 g | 1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 70 kcal | 1 g | 7 g | 4 g |
| 1 cup (246 g) | 172 kcal | 2 g | 17 g | 11 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in human milk?
Human milk has 70 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in human milk?
Human milk contains 1 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in human milk?
Human milk contains 6.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is human milk low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Human milk has 6.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is human milk low in calories?
Compared with other dairy it is: 70 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 196.5 kcal.
Are these human milk calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171279 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
