Semi-skimmed pasteurised cow's milk contains 1.5–1.8% fat and is the most popular milk in the UK. It retains the excellent protein, calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, vitamin B12, and iodine profile of whole milk with around half the fat and fewer calories. Some fat-soluble vitamins (A, D) are reduced compared to whole milk due to the lower fat content. Updated values from the OHID 2022–2023 Nutrient Analysis of Cows' Milk report have been used for riboflavin, B12, and iodine.
The best everyday choice for most adults seeking to balance calcium and protein intake with lower fat. Not recommended as the main milk for children under 2. Keep refrigerated and use within 3–5 days of opening.
Where Milk, semi-skimmed, pasteurised Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Glycemic Index & Load
Low GI food — causes a slow, steady rise in blood sugar. Ideal for sustained energy, blood glucose control, and reducing insulin demand.
Glycemic Load (GL = GI × carbs ÷ 100) accounts for portion size. A low GL means this food has minimal real-world blood sugar impact.
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 150 mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 15% | |
| Chloride | 97.0 mg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 94.0 mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 24.0 µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.3 mg | — | |
| Magnesium | 11.0 mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 6.00 µg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.00 µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.400 mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.400 µg | 36% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.320 mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.200 µg | 0% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.180 mg | 13% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.090 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.060 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.060 mg | 4% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.040 mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 0.040 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.010 µg | 0% | |
| Copper | 0.010 mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.003 mg | 0% | |
| Iodine | 26.0 µg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.460 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.703 g | — | |
| Proline | 0.350 g | — | |
| Leucine | 0.330 g | — | |
| Lysine | 0.270 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.262 g | — | |
| Valine | 0.230 g | — | |
| Isoleucine | 0.200 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.188 g | — | |
| Tyrosine | 0.168 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.168 g | — | |
| Threonine | 0.152 g | — | |
| Arginine | 0.122 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.105 g | — | |
| Histidine | 0.092 g | — | |
| Methionine | 0.086 g | — | |
| Glycine | 0.072 g | — | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047 g | — | |
| Cysteine | 0.031 g | — | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.050 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.040 g | — |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
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