Milk (2%)

Fortified · Milks

52/100B tier

Calories5

Protein3.3g

Fiber0g

Sodium44mg

Sugar—g

Graded B — 52 out of 100, #7 of 15 milks. Clean label carries the score (92/100); micronutrients drags it down (19/100).

The short version: The compromise milk — half the fat, all the arguments.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories5

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1.2g6%

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 44mg2%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Protein 3.3g7%

Vitamin B12 0.5mcg19%

Calcium 120mg9%

Vitamin D 1.3mcg6%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 52

Clean label ×1592

Low saturated fat ×1570

Calcium ×3062

Protein ×2526

Micronutrients ×1519

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#7 of 15 in Milks. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

More milks

Questions people ask

Is Milk (2%) healthy?

It grades B — 52 out of 100, #7 of 15 milks in our system. The compromise milk — half the fat, all the arguments.

How many calories are in Milk (2%)?

5 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Milk (2%) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.