Dairy Products / Milk
Milk, carabao
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 124kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 5.4 g/ 71g (7%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 9.5 g/ 42g (22%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 4.3 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.36%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%) source |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 2 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 187 mg/ 750mg (24%) high |
Phosphorus | 98 mg/ 700mg (14%) source |
Iron | 0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%) |
Sodium | 56 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
Allergen Info
Milk
What is this food?
Carabao milk (milk from a carabao), a dairy drink that provides protein and fat, plus small amounts of carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
Carabao milk can help support your daily protein needs for growth and repair, especially if you include it in your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks. It also has calcium (important for bones) and cholesterol naturally found in animal milk. On the nutrition side, it has total fat and saturated fat, so choosing the right portion and frequency helps keep your overall intake balanced. It also has sodium (though not very high), which still matters if you’re also eating salty viands and processed foods.
Healthier tips
- Use a portion that fits your day: for snacks, try about 1 cup (around 200–250 ml) or less depending on your other food for the meal.
- If you’re watching saturated fat, consider lower-fat milk or mix milk with water for lighter drinks.
- Pair milk with fiber-rich foods (e.g., fruit or oats) to improve fullness—this helps balance your carbs for the day.
- When making sweet drinks, go easy on sugar; let the milk flavor work with naturally sweet fruits.
- Because it’s dairy, keep it consistent but not excessive—enjoy it regularly as part of a balanced plate.
Common Filipino dishes
Champorado, Buko pandan, Macapuno float, Milk tea, Pastillas
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