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Nutrient Content and Health Benefits of Dairy Products

by Ralph Teller
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Dairy Products Composition

Dairy products are among the most nutritious products in nature.

Milk and Yogurt are considered one of the Top Ten Brain Foods! 

Nutrients

Units

Cheddar Cheese 1 oz.

Cream
Cheese
1 oz.

Cottage
Cheese
1 cup

Mozzarella
Skim
1 oz.

American
Pasteurized
1 oz.

Yogurt
Plain
Whole
Milk
1 cup

Yogurt
Plain
Nonfat
Milk
1 cup

Butter-
milk
Lowfat
1 cup

Proximates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water

g

10.42

15.24

93.20

13.77

11.10

215.15

208.81

220.82

Energy

kcal

114.13

98.95

81.81

79.36

106.44

150.48

136.64

99.00

Energy

kj

477.41

413.91

342.39

331.98

445.38

629.65

570.85

414.05

Protein

g

7.06

2.14

14.00

7.79

6.28

8.50

14.04

8.11

Total lipid fat

g

9.40

9.89

1.15

4.85

8.86

7.96

.044

2.16

Carbohydrate

g

0.36

0.75

3.07

0.89

0.45

11.42

18.82

11.74

Fiber

g

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Ash

g

1.11

0.33

1.57

1.05

1.66

1.76

2.89

2.18

Minerals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calcium

mg

204.49

22.65

68.82

207.32

174.49

295.72

487.80

285.18

Iron

mg

0.19

0.34

0.16

0.07

0.11

0.12

0.22

0.12

Magnesium

mg

7.88

1.83

6.03

7.45

6.31

28.37

46.80

26.83

Phosphorus

mg

145.18

29.60

151.19

148.58

211.18

232.51

383.43

218.54

Potassium

mg

27.90

33.85

96.62

26.89

45.93

378.77

624.51

370.69

Sodium

mg

175.91

83.77

458.78

149.70

405.52

113.68

187.43

257.01

Zinc

mg

0.88

0.15

0.43

0.89

0.85

1.45

3.38

1.03

Copper

mg

0.01

0.01

0.03

0.01

0.01

0.04

0.02

0.03

Manganese

mg

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.01

0.01

0.01

Selenium

mcg

3.94

0.68

10.17

4.62

4.08

5.39

8.82

4.90

Vitamins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vitamin C

mg

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

1.30

2.13

2.40

Thiamin

mg

0.01

0.01

0.02

0.01

0.01

0.07

0.12

0.08

Riboflavin

mg

0.11

0.06

0.19

0.10

0.10

0.35

0.57

0.38

Niacin

mg

0.02

0.03

0.15

0.03

0.02

0.18

0.30

0.14

Pantothenic

mg

0.12

0.08

0.24

0.03

0.14

0.95

1.57

0.67

Vitamin B6

mg

0.02

0.01

0.08

0.02

0.02

0.08

0.13

0.08

Folate

mcg

5.16

3.74

14.01

2.81

2.21

18.13

29.89

12.25

Vitamin B12

mcg

0.23

0.12

0.72

0.26

0.20

0.91

1.50

0.54

Vitamin A IU

IU

300.23

404.56

41.81

199.30

342.92

301.35

17.15

80.85

Vitamin A RE

mcg

78.81

108.30

12.43

54.15

82.22

73.50

4.90

19.60

Vitamin E

mg

0.10

0.27

0.12

0.13

0.13

0.22

0.01

0.15


Milk: Composition: 87% water, 5% Carbohydrate (lactose), 3.3% Protein, 3.4% Fat and 1% Vitamins and Minerals. Milk Protein is considered a complete protein as it contains all of the essential amino acids. Milk contains the water soluble vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, B12, C and folate. Milk also contains the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Milk is a good source of calcium magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium and zinc. Complete Composition of Milk from Cornell University.

Milk is packed with nine essential nutrients.  Here's the powerful pay-back when you drink 3 glasses of milk a day.

Milk’s Nutrient Package

Amount in 24 oz. of Milk

Percent Daily Value*

Calcium: A mighty mineral that builds strong bones and teeth

900 mg

90%

Vitamin D: An important bone builder that enhances calcium absorption

300 IU

75 %

Vitamin A: Keeps your skin healthy, regulates immune system and helps your eyes see normally in the dark

1,500 IU

30 %

Protein: Vital for building and maintaining muscle

24 g

48 %

Potassium: Maintains your blood pressure, regulates fluid balance and helps your muscles contract

1,170 mg

33 %

Riboflavin: Helps produce energy in all cells of your body

1.2 mg

70 %

Niacin: Helps enzymes function normally in your body

6 NE

30 %

Vitamin B 12: Works closely with folate to make red blood cells and plays a key role in cell growth and division

2.4 mcg

40 %

Phosphorus: Works with calcium to keep bones strong

600 mg

60 %

* Daily values are set by the Government and reflect current
nutrition recommendations for a 2,000 calorie/day diet.

Cheese: Cheese has a higher Protein content than milk, and compared to milk, a very low carbohydrate content. Cheese also contains many of the same nutrients of milk. Composition per 100grams: 25g Protein, 35g Fat. Complete Composition of Cheese from Cornell University.

Whole Plain Yogurt: Composition per 100grams: 5.7g Protein, 7.8g Carbohydrate, 3.0g Fat Complete Composition of Yogurt from Cornell University.

Whole Cottage Cheese: Composition per 100grams: Protein 13g, Carbohydrate 3.1g, 4.3g Fat

Whey Protein: Composition: Whey Protein is a Complete Protein as it contains all essential amino acids. Whey Protein is especially excellent for Athletes as it is the richest source of the ‘Branched Chain Amino Acids’ leucine, isoleucine and valine. Athletes require higher amounts of BCAA’s during and following exercise as they are absorbed directly by the skeletal muscles instead of first being metabolized through the liver like other amino acids. BCAA’s aid muscle recovery after exercise. Low BCAA contributes to fatigue.

See the complete Dairy Product Nutritional Composition from the UK Dairy Counsel.

 Specific Health Benefits of Dairy Products

  • Maintains Healthy Weight.  Studies suggest that the nutrients in three 8 ounce glasses of milk per day can help maintain a healthy weight.
  • Builds Muscle.  Calcium is an essential mineral to build muscle.  Calcium is especially important for growing children, men, women and athletes, particularly endurance athletes that are in regular recovery from workouts.
  • Multiple Sclerosis Prevention Theory.  It is theorized that Multiple Sclerosis, which often appears later in life, may be caused by a Vitamin D deficiency in early life.  Milk is fortified with Vitamin D. See Health Benefits/Natural Sources of Vitamin D
  • Enhances Immune System.  Dairy products containing probiotic  bacteria—defined as live microbial food supplements that beneficially affect the host—may play a role in modulating immune function.  Whey protein is another dairy component recently receiving attention as a possible immune-enhancing food.
  • Improves Intestinal Health.  There is significant research to date supporting the role of probiotics in maintaining and improving intestinal health. Probiotics, which are found primarily in dairy products such as yogurts, kefirs, and culture-containing milks.  Certain types of probiotic bacteria preserve intestinal integrity and decrease the incidence and duration of numerous intestinal diseases.  With the efficacy of antibiotics in treating infection currently under question, probiotics may well provide a noninvasive dietary strategy to protect against intestinal and other diseases.

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