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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Micronutrients and Vitamins in "Breast Milk (Human)"
| Food Name: Breast Milk (Human) | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 70 | Total Fat (g): 4 |
| Protein (g): 1 | Carbohydrates (g): 7 |
| Sugars (g): 7 | Net Carbs (g): 7 |
| Water (g): 88 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 2 | Cholesterol (mg): 14 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 1658 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 497 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 52 | Omega-6 (mg): 374 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 212 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 61 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 5 | Vitamin D (IU): 3 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 | Food Folate (mcg): 5 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 5 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 32 | Magnesium (mg): 3 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 14 | Potassium (mg): 51 |
| Sodium (mg): 17 | Selenium (mcg): 2 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 17 | Threonine (mg): 46 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 56 | Leucine (mg): 95 |
| Lysine (mg): 68 | Methionine (mg): 21 |
| Cystine (mg): 19 | Phenylalanine (mg): 46 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 53 | Valine (mg): 63 |
| Arginine (mg): 43 | Histidine (mg): 23 |
| Alanine (mg): 36 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 82 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 168 | Glycine (mg): 26 |
| Proline (mg): 82 | Serine (mg): 43 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 16 | Retinol (mcg): 60 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 7 | PRAL Score: -1 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Breast Milk (Human)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Breast Milk (Human)'?
100 grams of 'Breast Milk (Human)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 1g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 7g (around 3% of daily requirement),
Fat – 4g (around 5% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Breast Milk (Human)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Breast Milk (Human)' provides around 70 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 4% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Breast Milk (Human)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Breast Milk (Human)' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 1g protein, 7g carbs, and 4g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Breast Milk (Human)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Breast Milk (Human)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 32 mg (2% DV),
Potassium (mg): 51 mg (1% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 3 mg (1% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 14 mg (1% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 2 mcg (4% DV),
Sodium (mg): 17 mg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Breast Milk (Human) in significant amounts?
'Breast Milk (Human)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 61 mcg (7% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 212 IU (7% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 5 mg (6% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 3 IU (0% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Breast Milk (Human)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Breast Milk (Human)' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.