Nutrition By Comparison
Milk composition analysis, per 100 grams:
| Constituents | unit | Cow | Goat | Sheep | Water Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | g | 87.8 | 88.9 | 83.0 | 81.1 |
| Protein | g | 3.2 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| Fat | g | 3.9 | 3.5 | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 4.8 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Energy | kcal | 66 | 60 | 95 | 110 |
| kJ | 275 | 253 | 396 | 463 | |
| Sugars (Lactose) | g | 4.8 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Fatty Acids: | |||||
| Saturated | g | 2.4 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Mono-unsaturated | g | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Polyunsaturated | g | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Cholesterol | mg | 14 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
| Calcium | IU | 120 | 100 | 170 | 195 |
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