Evaporated Milk Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Evaporated milk is a concentrated dairy product created by removing a significant portion of water, which results in a higher density of nutrients like calcium and phosphorus compared to standard liquid milk .
Because it is a shelf-stable dairy product, it contributes to the same health outcomes as fresh milk, including well-established benefits for bone health and the prevention of osteoporosis (a condition where bones become weak and brittle) .
Systematic reviews of dairy fat consumption indicate that total dairy intake, including concentrated forms, is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease .
Early research in pediatric nutrition has examined evaporated milk as a component of infant feeding patterns, though modern institutional guidelines prioritize breast milk or specialized formulas for this age group .

Interesting fact

Developed in the late 19th century, evaporated milk was a revolutionary food safety innovation that allowed for the transport of milk over long distances without spoilage before refrigeration was common.

Standout nutrients

SUPER

SOURCE

Calcium

SUPER

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

ACE

SOURCE

Vitamin D

GREAT

SOURCE

Phosphorus

141

kcal per 100g

Protein7.11g

Fat8.03g

Sugar10.5g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.30g

Monounsat2.29g

Saturated4.92g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VegetarianPescatarianGluten Free

Sustainability

Moderate

Dairy production has significant greenhouse gas emissions, though concentration reduces transport weight compared to fresh milk.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Cool Dark Place

1–2 years

Unopened cans should be stored in a cool, dry area.

Refrigerate After Opening

3–5 days

Transfer to an airtight container after opening.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

2 contributing source foods

Claim citations

References of the articles included in the systematic review - Complementary Feeding and Growth, Body Composition, and Risk of Obesity: A Systematic Review - NCBI Bookshelf

[2]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Dairy and Plant-Based Milks: Implications for Nutrition and Planetary Health - PMC

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Biomarkers of dairy fat intake, incident cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality: A cohort study, systematic review, and meta-analysis - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Comparison of nutritional composition between plant-based drinks and cow’s milk - PMC

[11]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TYPES AND AMOUNTS OF COMPLEMENTARY FOODS AND BEVERAGES CONSUMED AND GROWTH, SIZE, AND BODY COMPOSITION?

[12]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

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