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Sugars
4.70 g · 9% DV target
A thin, translucent dairy liquid with a mild sweetness that serves as a versatile, low-fat base for beverages and cooking while maintaining a dense profile of essential minerals.
Skimmed milk provides essential macro- and micronutrients without the saturated fat found in whole milk, which is often linked to negative cardiovascular outcomes .57
Milk consumption is consistently associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, likely due to its high calcium content (a mineral that helps protect the lining of the colon) .2
Evidence suggests that milk intake is not associated with an increased risk of stroke or coronary artery disease, with some meta-analyses even suggesting a favorable or protective effect .46
One large study found that while whole milk was linked to fatal advanced prostate cancer, skimmed milk was specifically associated with an increased risk of early-stage prostate cancer .211
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
4.70 g · 9% DV target
0.57 μg · 24% DV target
124 mg · 10% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Keep in the main body of the fridge rather than the door for consistent temperature.
Dairy production has lower emissions than beef but higher than plant-based alternatives.
Historically, skimmed milk was considered a waste product of the butter-making process and was often fed to pigs or discarded before becoming a popular dietary staple in the 20th century.