Is Whole Milk Keto Friendly?

We have all heard about whole milk, but many people don’t know what it really means. Whole milk is cow’s milk that has not been stripped of its fat. It usually has a fat content of 3.25%. Regular milk normally has a fat content of between 2% to 1%. Whole milk has more fat. Milk is not keto-friendly, so is whole milk keto-friendly?

Protein

Whole milk contains 8.14 g of protein per cup. The protein content is almost the same as regular milk.

Fat

Whole milk contains 7.97 g of fat per cup. The fat content is higher than regular milk. 

Net Carb

Whole milk contains 11.5 g of net carbs per cup. 

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup (249g)

Name	Value
Protein	8.14 g
Fat	7.97 g
Net Carbs	11.5 g
Fiber	0.0 g
Total Carbs	11.5 g
Calories	152 kcal

Data from USDA

Conclusion

Whole milk is not very keto-friendly, although it has a higher fat content. It also has a high net carb content. 

Whole milk is certainly closer to keto-friendly than regular milk, but it’s obviously not a very good option for keto dieters. If you are following the keto diet, you need to consider net carb content.

By the way, whole milk is very nutritious because it contains many vitamins and minerals. If you are not strict on a keto diet, it is a great choice.

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