2% Reduced Fat Milk

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Horizon Organic - 2% Reduced Fat Milk has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 3.33 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 42, for Horizon Organic - 2% Reduced Fat Milk, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	26%
	Calories from Fat	36%
	Calories from Carbs	38%

Why this is good for you

High in Vitamin D
High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

Diet	Suitability
Atkins Diet	LOW
Low Fat Diet	LOW
Zone Diet	AVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Vitamin A	0.42 IU	0.01%	Bottom 30%	Low
Vitamin C	0.5 mg	0.83%	Mid 40%	Average
Vitamin D	41.7 IU	10.4%	Mid 40%	Average

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Calcium	22.1 mg	2.2%	Bottom 30%	Low
Iron	0.42 mg	2.3%	Bottom 30%	Low
Phosphorus	104.2 mg	10.4%	Mid 40%	Average
Potassium	86.3 mg	2.5%	Bottom 30%	Low
Sodium	52.1 mg	2.2%	Bottom 30%	Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Carbohydrate	5 g	1.7%	Bottom 30%	Low
Dietary Fiber	0 g
Sugars	5 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	3.3 g	6.7%	Mid 40%	Average

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Fat	2.1 g	3.2%	Mid 40%	Average
Saturated Fat	1.3 g	6.3%	Mid 40%	Average
Monounsaturated Fat	0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids	0 g


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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%

Sodium 125 mg 5.2%

Total Carbohydrates 12 g 4%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 12 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 5.3% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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