What are the benefits of grass-fed buffalo milk?
USDA lists Indian buffalo milk at 97 kcal, 3.8 g protein, 6.9 g fat and 169 mg calcium per 100 g. That is more fat and calories than whole cow's milk (61 kcal, 3.25 g fat). USDA does not distinguish grass-fed buffalo milk, so we cannot give official figures for it.
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Buffalo milk is rich, white and thick, and widely used in India and Italy. This page uses USDA data for Indian buffalo milk. USDA does not separate grass-fed milk.
Nutrition (USDA, per 100 g)
| Buffalo milk | Whole cow’s milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 97 kcal | 61 kcal |
| Fat | 6.9 g | 3.2 g |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 4.8 g |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 113 mg |
Is grass-fed better?
We found no official source comparing grass-fed and other buffalo milk, so we make no claim.
Choose pasteurised
The CDC says raw milk can carry germs such as Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria, and that pasteurised milk offers the same nutritional benefits without the risks.
Quick summary
- Buffalo milk has more fat, calories and calcium per 100 g than whole cow’s milk (USDA).
- No official data on grass-fed milk.
General information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or are choosing food for a child, ask your doctor or dietitian.
People also ask
Is buffalo milk healthier than cow's milk?
It has more calories, fat and calcium per 100 g (USDA). Healthier depends on your needs.
Is grass-fed buffalo milk better?
USDA does not separate grass-fed milk and we found no official source that says it is.
Is buffalo milk safe to drink?
Choose pasteurised milk. The CDC says pasteurised milk has the same nutrition as raw milk without its risks.
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