Whole milk
Low GI
GL 3.2 per cup (244 g) · GL 1.3 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Contains lactose (milk sugar)
Whole milk has a glycemic index of 27, lower than plain Milk (47). One cup (244 g) adds a glycemic load of 3.2.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #746782 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Milk
- GI 47 · GL 2.3 per 100 g
Milk - GI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g coffee
Coffee Milk - GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g brand: fairlife
Fairlife Milk - GI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g filtered
Filtered Milk - GI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g sour
Sour milk - GI 27 · GL 1.3 per 100 g semi skimmed
Milk 2% - GI 27 · GL 1.3 per 100 g low fat
Reduced-Fat Milk - +14 more
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 0.2 |
| 1 fl oz | 30 g | 0.4 |
| 1 cup | 244 g | 3.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 61 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.8 g |
| Natural | 4.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated | 2 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 43 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Good source of protein
- High water content
- Contains lactose (milk sugar)
- Saturated fat content
- Potential for insulin spikes in sensitive individuals
Allergens
Recipes with Whole milk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole milk?
Whole milk has a glycemic index of 27 (Low). One cup (244 g) has a glycemic load of 3.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.3.
Is Whole milk good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole milk has a low glycemic index (27), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Milk has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Milk in this database, Coffee Milk has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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