Milk (here, Cow Milk) is an emulsion of several nutrients such as calcium, fats, and amino acids. It has been considered a superfood since the dawn of human civilization because it is rich in all the nutrients a human needs.
The current article explores milk from the angle of calorie management, where people watch each calorie they intake due to health aspects like diabetes or to have better weight management.
Nutritional Values of 100 grams of Milk
- Calories – 60 to 70
- Protein – 3.2 to 3.5 grams
- Fat – 3.2 to 4 grams
- Carbohydrates – 4.5 to 5.1 grams
- Calcium – 120 mg
- Micronutrients
- Riboflavin
- Niacin
- Vitamin B12
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
The Glycemic Index of the Indian Cow (Bos Indicus) is between 30 and 40. If a cow is on a diet of rich starchy food, then the index might tilt towards the higher side; otherwise, it remains around 30.
Taking an average GI value of 35 for the calculation of Glycemic Load, we have a GL value of 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I feed Cow’s Milk to newborn babies?
Cow’s milk is unsuitable for newborn babies below 6 months, and consumption on a sustained basis could be dangerous, with an increased risk of dehydration.
