Food guide

Sheep Milk

Sheep Milk is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of sheep milk for fair comparison. Typical serving: 200 g — 216 kcal per 200 g serving.

Nutrition information for Sheep Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (200 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	108 kcal	216 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	6 g	12 g	5.6 g
Carbohydrate	5.4 g	10.7 g	5 g
Fat	7 g	14 g	6.5 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 sheep milk, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Sheep Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (200 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	44 µg	88 µg	5%
Vitamin C	4.2 mg	8.4 mg	5%
Thiamin	0.065 mg	0.13 mg	5%
Riboflavin	0.36 mg	0.72 mg	28%
Niacin	0.42 mg	0.84 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.06 mg	0.12 mg	4%
Folate	7 µg	14 µg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.71 µg	1.4 µg	30%
Pantothenic acid	0.41 mg	0.82 mg	8%
Minerals
Calcium	193 mg	386 mg	15%
Iron	0.1 mg	0.2 mg	<1%
Magnesium	18 mg	36 mg	4%
Phosphorus	158 mg	316 mg	13%
Potassium	137 mg	274 mg	3%
Sodium	44 mg	88 mg	2%
Zinc	0.54 mg	1.1 mg	5%
Selenium	1.7 µg	3.4 µg	3%
Copper	0.046 mg	0.092 mg	5%
Manganese	0.018 mg	0.036 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Milk, sheep, fluid

% 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 sheep milk?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Sheep Milk is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

How to include it

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

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.