Calories in Milk, skimmed

Per 1 cup, 245 g

83calories

About 4% of a 2,000 calorie day. Your own number is probably not 2,000 — the calculator works out what it should be.

Milk, skimmed has 83 calories per 1 cup, 245 g. That is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 8.3 g of protein, 12.0 g of carbohydrate, 0.2 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 34 calories and 3.4 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein, fat free and low energy. Same protein as whole milk for around 45% fewer calories.

Calories and macros

Per 1 cup, 245 gServingPer 100 g% of daily intake
Calories83 kcal34 kcal4%
Protein8.3 g3.4 g17%
Carbohydrate12.0 g4.9 g5%
Fat0.2 g0.1 g0%
Fibre0.0 g0.0 g0%

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

High in proteinAt least 20% of its calories come from protein.
Fat freeUnder 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Low energyUnder 40 calories per 100 g — a lot of food for very little.

These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.

Worth knowing

Same protein as whole milk for around 45% fewer calories.
Dropping the fat percentage keeps the protein and calcium and takes out most of the calories.
Plain yoghurt with your own fruit lands well below most flavoured pots, which carry added sugar.

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, skimmed

How many calories are in milk, skimmed?

Milk, skimmed has 83 calories per 1 cup, 245 g, which is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

How many calories are in 100 g of milk, skimmed?

100 g of milk, skimmed contains 34 calories.

How much protein is in milk, skimmed?

One serving of 1 cup, 245 g provides 8.3 g of protein — 3.4 g per 100 g, or 17% of the 50 g daily reference intake.

How many carbs are in milk, skimmed?

One serving of 1 cup, 245 g contains 12.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.

What is milk, skimmed a good source of?

Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, milk, skimmed qualifies as high in protein, fat free and low energy. At least 20% of its calories come from protein. Under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g. Under 40 calories per 100 g — a lot of food for very little.

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