ProteinBenchMethodology

GenericWhole milk (3.25% milkfat)

dairy

Bench Facts

Serving size1 cup (244 g)
Per serving
Protein7.7 g
Cost$0.26
MeasuresRank in foods
Protein concentration21%#18 of 22
Cost per gram of protein3.3¢#5 of 22
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Nutrition Facts

16 servings per 1 gallon

Serving size1 cup (244 g)

Amount per serving

Calories149
Total Fat7.9 g
Total Carbohydrate11.7 g
Total Sugars12.3 g
Protein7.7 g

As labeled. Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov

Where the numbers come from

Price
$4.11 for 1 gallon (16 servings) at BLS average (September 2026), Oct 20, 2026.
Rating
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Nutrition
fdc.nal.usda.gov
Research notes
Research notes

Nutrition: USDA FDC SR Legacy 171265 (milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D), per-100 g values scaled to FDC's 1 cup = 244 g portion. FDC lists total sugars (5.05 g/100 g) slightly above carbohydrate by difference (4.8 g/100 g); both are kept as published. Package grams = 4 quarts x 976 g (FDC quart portion) = 3904 g = 16 cups. Price: BLS series APU0000709112 (milk, fresh, whole, fortified, per gallon), September 2026.

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Protein concentration

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