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Buffalo Milk calories & nutrition
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Quick answer
Buffalo Milk, 1 glass (≈200 ml): about 214 kcal, 7.4 g protein, 16.8 g carbs and 13.2 g fat. Per 100 g (whole buffalo milk): 107 kcal and 3.7 g protein.
Buffalo milk is thicker and creamier than cow milk, with more fat and calories per glass. It's widely sold as full-cream milk in India.
Nutrition per serving
Choose a serving size. Values are for whole buffalo milk.
1 glass (≈200 ml)
214kcal
7.4 g protein · 16.8 g carbs · 13.2 g fat
| Calories | 214 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.8 g |
| Fat | 13.2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
Nutrition per 100 g
For whole buffalo milk.
| Calories | 107 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.4 g |
| Fat | 6.6 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Calcium | 121 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
Is buffalo milk good for your goals?
Weight loss
Buffalo Milk fits a weight-loss diet in measured portions (1 glass (≈200 ml): about 214 kcal). Total daily calories matter more than any single food.
Muscle building
Not a significant protein source (3.4 g per 100 kcal). Pair it with dal, paneer, eggs, curd or meat to reach your protein target.
- Switching from buffalo milk to toned milk saves roughly 90–100 kcal per glass.
- Its higher fat makes it the usual choice for paneer, ghee and khoa.
- If you're gaining weight on purpose, full-cream milk is an easy way to add calories.
Buffalo Milk vs cow milk
| Nutrient | Buffalo Milk | Cow Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 107 kcal | 73 kcal |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Carbs | 8.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 6.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.4 g | 4.5 g |
Frequently asked questions
Answers calculated from IFCT 2017 values. Educational information only.
Buffalo Milk, 1 glass (≈200 ml): about 214 kcal, with 7.4 g protein, 16.8 g carbohydrate and 13.2 g fat.
Buffalo Milk, 1 cup (≈150 ml): about 161 kcal, with 5.5 g protein, 12.6 g carbohydrate and 9.9 g fat.
100 g of whole buffalo milk has about 3.7 g protein and 107 kcal — roughly 3.4 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Buffalo Milk fits a weight-loss diet in measured portions (1 glass (≈200 ml): about 214 kcal). Total daily calories matter more than any single food.
Not a significant protein source (3.4 g per 100 kcal). Pair it with dal, paneer, eggs, curd or meat to reach your protein target.
Source & method
Values per 100 g are from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad), food code L001 “Milk, whole, Buffalo”. Serving values are calculated from those figures; serving weights are typical household measures.
Values are per 100 g; 100 ml of milk weighs about 103 g, so per-ml figures are very slightly lower.
Last updated . Values vary with variety, brand and cooking. Not medical advice — nutrition disclaimer.