What are the nutritional values of sheep milk?
USDA lists fluid sheep milk at 108 kcal, 5.98 g protein, 7.0 g fat and 5.36 g carbohydrate per 100 g. One cup (245 g) is therefore about 265 kcal, 14.6 g protein and 17.2 g fat (our calculation). That is roughly twice the fat and protein of whole cow milk in the same database.
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Sheep milk nutrition facts per 100 g and per cup
USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, “Milk, sheep, fluid”) gives per 100 g, with one cup weighing 245 g. Cup values are our calculation.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup (245 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 108 kcal | about 265 kcal |
| Protein | 5.98 g | about 14.6 g |
| Fat | 7.0 g | about 17.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g | about 11.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.36 g | about 13.1 g |
| Calcium | 193 mg | about 473 mg |
| Potassium | 137 mg | about 336 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | about 10 mg |
How does it compare with cow milk?
USDA lists whole cow milk (3.25% fat) at 61 kcal, 3.15 g protein, 3.25 g fat and 113 mg calcium per 100 g. Sheep milk has about 1.8 times the calories, about twice the protein and fat, and about 1.7 times the calcium per 100 g.
Protein content of sheep milk
About 6 g protein per 100 g, or roughly 14.6 g in a cup.
What about health claims?
Figures vary by breed, feed and stage of lactation, so a single database entry is a typical value, not a guarantee. We found no official source for claims that sheep milk lowers disease risk or is easier to digest, so we do not make them. If you have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance, ask a doctor or pharmacist before trying it.
People also ask
How many calories are in sheep milk?
USDA lists 108 kcal per 100 g, about 265 kcal per cup (245 g, our calculation).
How much protein is in sheep milk?
USDA lists 5.98 g per 100 g, about 14.6 g per cup (our calculation).
Is sheep milk higher in fat than cow milk?
Yes. USDA lists 7.0 g fat per 100 g for sheep milk versus 3.25 g for whole cow milk.
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