Yes. It's actually not even low in fat!
1 cup of 2% milk has about 5 grams of fat on average.
Whole.And the reason is that fat spoils faster
There are three types of milk based on fat contents.Whole Milk (3% Milk): This type of milk must contain more than 3% of fats.Reduced-fat milk (2% Milk): Contains only 2% of fats.Low-fat milk (1% Milk): have 1% of fats in it.
About 40 g of fat is in 2L of 2% milk.
x * .62 = 2x = 3.225%
The percentage is a reference to the fat content of the milk. Whole milk contains usually between 3.25% and 4.0% fat, where as 2% obviously contains 2% fat. Also, in the US 2% milk generally will have more Vitamin A than whole milk. This is because during the fat reduction process, a lot of vitamin A is lost, so it is artificially added back into the milk.
One percent as well as fat-free milk are available, but water is better for you.
1% Milk is the best. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. It has the perfect balance of nutrients and low on fat. Perfect and ideal Milk for building muscle.
Skim milk is more dilute than 2 percent milk because it contains little to no fat, resulting in a lower overall concentration of solids and nutrients. In contrast, 2 percent milk has a higher fat content, which contributes to a creamier texture and a richer flavor. The difference in fat content affects the viscosity and mouthfeel of the milk, making skim milk less dense than its 2 percent counterpart.
Low fat milk costs between $2 and $3 per gallon when buying in the gallon size.
No. 2 percent milk is much too thin and lacks the fat and consistency needed to substitute for sour cream in any recipe. Low-Fat Yogurt would be a better substitute for sour cream.
Different qualities of processed milk have different amounts of fat in them. 1 percent fat milk has 2.4 grams in a cup. 2 percent has 4.9 grams in a cup. Even nonfat milk has a small quantity of fat, at .2 grams per cup. Surprisingly, though, whole milk doesn't have that much more than 2 percent, at 8 grams in a cup.