What is buffalo milk?
Buffalo milk is milk from water buffalo. USDA FoodData Central lists Indian buffalo milk at 97 kcal, 3.75 g protein and 6.89 g fat per 100 g, compared with 61 kcal, 3.15 g protein and 3.25 g fat for whole cow's milk.
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What is in buffalo milk?
USDA FoodData Central has an entry called “Milk, indian buffalo, fluid” (FDC 171280). Values are per 100 g.
| Per 100 g | Buffalo milk | Whole cow’s milk (3.25% milkfat) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 97 kcal | 61 kcal |
| Protein | 3.75 g | 3.15 g |
| Fat | 6.89 g | 3.25 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g | 1.86 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.18 g | 4.8 g |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 113 mg |
| Potassium | 178 mg | 132 mg |
The cow’s milk column is USDA’s SR Legacy entry for whole milk with added vitamin D (FDC 171265).
How much protein is in buffalo milk?
The USDA entry lists 3.75 g of protein per 100 g, which is higher than the 3.15 g listed for whole cow’s milk.
Is buffalo milk higher in fat and calories?
Yes, in these USDA entries it has about twice the fat and about 36 more kcal per 100 g (our calculation: 97 minus 61). The values come from one generic database entry, so milk from a particular herd or product can differ.
What is buffalo milk used for?
We found no official source we opened that lists uses of buffalo milk, so we do not make claims about its uses or taste here.
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What is buffalo milk?
It is milk from water buffalo. USDA FoodData Central lists a fluid Indian buffalo milk entry with 97 kcal and 6.89 g fat per 100 g.
How much protein is in buffalo milk?
USDA lists 3.75 g of protein per 100 g of Indian buffalo milk, against 3.15 g for whole cow's milk.
Is buffalo milk higher in calcium than cow's milk?
In the USDA entries we opened, yes: 169 mg per 100 g for buffalo milk and 113 mg for whole cow's milk. Individual products can differ.
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