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Nutritional Profile of Human Milk - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 46 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Human Milk.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks very high (Top 25) for 46 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Baby Foods) shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three nutrients.
These are
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Human Milk
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Human Milk
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Human Milk
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Human Milk
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Human Milk
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Human Milk
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Human Milk
In food category: Baby Foods
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 6.9 g | 2 g | 222 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 6.9 g | 2 g | 137 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.7 g | 470.6 mg | 61 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 497 mg | 140.9 mg | 139 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2 g | 569.8 mg | 55 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 4.4 g | 1.2 g | 60 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 63 mg | 17.9 mg | 57 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 256 mg | 72.6 mg | 77 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 321 mg | 91 mg | 27 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 919 mg | 260.5 mg | 44 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 293 mg | 83.1 mg | 58 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.5 g | 419.6 mg | 57 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 129 mg | 36.6 mg | 16 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 17 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 40 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 374 mg | 106 mg | 128 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 86 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Protein | 1 g | 292 mg | 159 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Folate, DFE | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 74 |
| Folate, food | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 38 |
| Folate, total | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 61 |
| Niacin | 177 µg | 50.2 µg | 241 |
| Riboflavin | 36 µg | 10.2 µg | 148 |
| Thiamin | 14 µg | 4 µg | 134 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg | 0.01 µg | 70 |
| Vitamin B6 | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 145 |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 141 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 133 |
| beta-Carotene | 7 µg | 2 µg | 117 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 124 |
| Retinol | 60 µg | 17 µg | 41 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 61 µg | 17.3 µg | 79 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 39 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Calcium, Ca | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 125 |
| Copper, Cu | 52 µg | 14.7 µg | 103 |
| Iron, Fe | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 152 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3 mg | 850.5 µg | 62 |
| Phosphorus, P | 14 mg | 4 mg | 132 |
| Potassium, K | 51 mg | 14.5 mg | 175 |
| Selenium, Se | 1.8 µg | 0.5 µg | 79 |
| Sodium, Na | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 92 |
| Zinc, Zn | 170 µg | 48.2 µg | 128 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 4 mg | 25 |
| Choline | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 68 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Water | 87.5 g | 24.8 g | 53 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. |
| Kcal (Energy) | 70 kcal | 19.8 kcal | 92 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Human Milk
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 246.0 g | 8.7 oz |
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