Food guide

Powdered Milk

Instant skim milk powder for baking and emergency stores; reconstitute with water for drinking.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of powdered milk, dry for fair comparison. Typical serving: 25 g dry — 90 kcal per 25 g serving.

Nutrition information for Powdered Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (25 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	360 kcal	90 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	35.2 g	8.8 g	9.8 g
Carbohydrate	52.4 g	13.1 g	14.6 g
Fat	0.8 g	0.2 g	0.2 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of powdered milk, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Powdered Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (25 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	709 µg	177 µg	79%
Vitamin C	5.6 mg	1.4 mg	6%
Vitamin D	11 µg	2.8 µg	55%
Vitamin E	0.01 mg	0.003 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.41 mg	0.1 mg	34%
Riboflavin	1.7 mg	0.43 mg	131%
Niacin	0.89 mg	0.22 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.35 mg	0.088 mg	21%
Folate	50 µg	12.5 µg	13%
Vitamin B12	4 µg	1 µg	167%
Pantothenic acid	3.2 mg	0.8 mg	64%
Choline	168 mg	42 mg	31%
Minerals
Calcium	1231 mg	308 mg	95%
Iron	0.31 mg	0.078 mg	2%
Magnesium	117 mg	29.3 mg	28%
Phosphorus	985 mg	246 mg	79%
Potassium	1705 mg	426 mg	36%
Sodium	549 mg	137 mg	24%
Zinc	4.4 mg	1.1 mg	40%
Selenium	27.3 µg	6.8 µg	50%
Copper	0.041 mg	0.01 mg	5%
Manganese	0.02 mg	0.005 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Milk, dry, nonfat, instant, with added vitamin A and vitamin D

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat powdered milk?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Instant skim milk powder for baking and emergency stores; reconstitute with water for drinking.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Water, Oats, Baking.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.