
Milk, 1.5% fat
BLS 4.0 food: Milk low-fat, fresh, 1.5 % fat, pasteurised (Milch fettarm, frisch, 1,5 % Fett, pasteurisiert), code M111200 · cross-reference USDA FDC #170872
Per portion (250 g)
Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims
Milk, 1.5% fat meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth.
Calcium contributes to normal muscle function.
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Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting.
Also low in sodium — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.”
Goals this food supports
Full nutrient profile
Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).
Energy & macronutrients
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 250 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 44 kcal | 110 kcal | BLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula | |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 8.7 g | BLS PROT625 · Laboratory analysis | |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 3.9 g | BLS FAT · Laboratory analysis | |
| Carbohydrate (available) | 3.9 g | 9.7 g | BLS CHO · Calculated by formula | |
| Sugars (total) | 3.9 g | 9.7 g | BLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula | |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g | BLS FIBT · Laboratory analysis | |
| Water | 89.6 g | 224 g | BLS WATER · Laboratory analysis | |
| Salt | 0.09 g | 0.22 g | BLS NACL · Calculated by formula |
Fats & fatty acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 250 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 2.5 g | BLS FASAT · Calculated by formula | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.35 g | 0.87 g | BLS FAMS · Calculated by formula | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.03 g | 0.07 g | BLS FAPU · Calculated by formula | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (total) | 0.01 g | 0.03 g | BLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula | |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3) | 0.01 g | 0.03 g | BLS F18:3CN3 · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| EPA | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS F20:5CN3 · Musterberechnung | |
| DHA | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS F22:6CN3 · Musterberechnung | |
| EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3) | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS | |
| omega6 | 0.02 g | 0.05 g | BLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula | |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.02 g | 0.05 g | BLS F18:2CN6 · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Oleic acid | 0.3 g | 0.76 g | BLS F18:1CN9 · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 15 mg | BLS CHORL · Other nutrient databasereferenceRenner E., Renz-Schauen A.; Nährwerttabelle für Milch- und Milchprodukte; Verlag B. Renner, Gießen; 1992 |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 250 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 10 µg | 25 µg | 1 % | BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 % | BLS VITD · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0.11 mg | 0 % | BLS VITE · Laboratory analysis |
| Vitamin K | 0.8 µg | 2 µg | 1 % | BLS VITK · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 2.3 mg | 1 % | BLS VITC · Laboratory analysis |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.18 mg | 6 % | BLS THIA · Laboratory analysis |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.34 mg | 10 % | BLS RIBF · Laboratory analysis |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 1.1 mg | 2.8 mg | 7 % | BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.4 mg | 1.0 mg | 7 % | BLS PANTAC · Laboratory analysis |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.11 mg | 3 % | BLS VITB6 · Scientific literaturereferenceOllilainen, V.; HPLC analysis of vitamin B6 in foods.; Agricultural and Food Science in Finland; 1999 |
| Biotin | 4 µg | 10.1 µg | 8 % | BLS BIOT · Laboratory analysis |
| Folate | 6.1 µg | 15.3 µg | 3 % | BLS FOL · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 µg | 0.84 µg | 13 % | BLS VITB12 · Scientific literaturereferenceAndersson I, Öste R; Nutritional quality of pasteurized milk. Vitamin B12, folate and ascorbic acid content during storage.; Int. Dairy J.; 1994; 4 |
| Choline | 17.7 mg | 44.3 mg | USDA FDC 170872 |
Minerals & trace elements
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 250 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 35.2 mg | 88 mg | BLS NA · Laboratory analysis | |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 390 mg | 8 % | BLS K · Laboratory analysis |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 303 mg | 15 % | BLS CA · Laboratory analysis |
| Magnesium | 11.4 mg | 28.5 mg | 3 % | BLS MG · Laboratory analysis |
| Phosphorus | 96.4 mg | 241 mg | 14 % | BLS P · Laboratory analysis |
| Iron | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg | 0 % | BLS FE · Laboratory analysis |
| Zinc | 0.34 mg | 0.85 mg | 3 % | BLS ZN · Laboratory analysis |
| Iodine | 2.8 µg | 7 µg | 2 % | BLS ID · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Johner, S.A., v.Nida, K., Jahreis, G., Remer,T.; Aktuelle Untersuchungen zeitlicher Trends und saisonaler Effekte des Jodgehalts in Kuhmilch - Untersuchungen aus Nordrhein Westfalen, Berliner und Münchner Tierärztliche Wochenschrift; Berliner und Münchner Tierärztliche Wochenschrift; 2012; 125 |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg | 8.3 µg | 6 % | USDA FDC 170872 |
| Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | 1 % | BLS CU · Laboratory analysis |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | 0.01 mg | 0 % | BLS MN · Laboratory analysis |
| fluoride | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg | BLS FD · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Essential amino acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 250 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 0.09 g | 0.23 g | BLS HIS · Laboratory analysis | |
| Isoleucine | 0.18 g | 0.45 g | BLS ILE · Laboratory analysis | |
| Leucine | 0.32 g | 0.8 g | BLS LEU · Laboratory analysis | |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | 0.75 g | BLS LYS · Laboratory analysis | |
| Methionine | 0.08 g | 0.2 g | BLS MET · Laboratory analysis | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.16 g | 0.4 g | BLS PHE · Laboratory analysis | |
| Threonine | 0.15 g | 0.38 g | BLS THR · Laboratory analysis | |
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g | 0.12 g | BLS TRP · Laboratory analysis | |
| Valine | 0.21 g | 0.53 g | BLS VAL · Laboratory analysis |
Sources
- Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0 — German Nutrient Database — Max Rubner-Institut
- FoodData Central — USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — list of permitted health claims (consolidated) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims (incl. Annex: conditions for "source of" claims) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information (Annex XIII: Nutrient Reference Values; Art. 7(3)) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- EU Register of nutrition and health claims made on foods — European Commission
- Calcium — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.