Food
Cow Milk: Calories, Protein & Macros
A 100 g serving of Cow Milk has 73 kcal, 3.3g protein, 4.9g carbs and 4.5g fat — 4.5g of protein per 100 kcal. It's a vegetarian raw ingredient from the milk and milk products group, logged directly in IRONSLOG's 1,579-item Indian food database.
What's in a standard serving of Cow Milk?
A 100 g serving has 73 kcal, 3.3g protein, 4.9g carbohydrate, 4.5g fat and 0g fiber. Per 100 g it's 72.9 kcal, 3.3g protein, 4.9g carbs and 4.5g fat — use the per-100g figures to rescale for whatever portion is actually eaten.
How does Cow Milk fit a cut vs a bulk?
At 4.5g of protein per 100 kcal, Cow Milk is more calorie-dense than protein-dense — on a calorie deficit (a cut) it's worth measuring the portion carefully so it doesn't crowd out higher-protein foods within a fixed calorie budget. On a calorie surplus (a bulk) that same calorie density is an advantage — it's an easy way to add calories without needing a large plate.
How much Cow Milk should I eat?
The dataset doesn't carry a standard household serving for Cow Milk, so the numbers above are per 100 g — weigh or measure the actual portion eaten and scale from there. As a raw ingredient, the amount that ends up on a plate depends heavily on how it's cooked and what else is in the meal.
What can I swap for Cow Milk?
- Buffalo Milk — vegetarian, 107 kcal per 100 g, 3.4g protein per 100 kcal
- Paneer — vegetarian, 258 kcal per 100 g, 7.3g protein per 100 kcal
- Dal makhani — vegetarian, 74 kcal per 100 g, 4.5g protein per 100 kcal
| Metric | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 72.9 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.5 g |
Key takeaways
- A 100 g serving of Cow Milk has 73 kcal and 3.3g protein.
- Cow Milk carries 4.5g of protein per 100 kcal — more calorie-dense than protein-dense.
- It's a vegetarian raw ingredient in the milk and milk products group.
- Nutrition data is from the Indian Nutrient Databank / IFCT 2017, not estimated.
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Try IRONSLOG freeFrequently asked questions
How much protein is in Cow Milk?
3.3g per 100 g, or 3.3g in a 100 g serving — 4.5g of protein per 100 kcal.
Is Cow Milk vegetarian?
Yes — Cow Milk is vegetarian.
Can I log Cow Milk in IRONSLOG?
Yes — Cow Milk is one of the 1,579 items in IRONSLOG's Indian food database, searchable directly from the nutrition log.