Calories in Milk, semi-skimmed
Per 1 cup, 244 g
Milk, semi-skimmed has 122 calories per 1 cup, 244 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 8.1 g of protein, 12.0 g of carbohydrate, 4.8 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 50 calories and 3.3 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein, low in fat and low energy density. The usual middle ground — same protein and calcium as whole milk, less fat.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 cup, 244 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal | 50 kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 4.9 g | 5% |
| Fat | 4.8 g | 2.0 g | 7% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about milk, semi-skimmed
How many calories are in milk, semi-skimmed?
Milk, semi-skimmed has 122 calories per 1 cup, 244 g, which is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of milk, semi-skimmed?
100 g of milk, semi-skimmed contains 50 calories.
How much protein is in milk, semi-skimmed?
One serving of 1 cup, 244 g provides 8.1 g of protein — 3.3 g per 100 g, or 16% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in milk, semi-skimmed?
One serving of 1 cup, 244 g contains 12.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is milk, semi-skimmed a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, milk, semi-skimmed qualifies as high in protein, low in fat and low energy density. At least 20% of its calories come from protein. Under 3 g of fat per 100 g. Under 120 calories per 100 g, so a filling portion stays affordable.