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Lower-Calorie Alternative to Milk
Skim Milk saves about 66 calories per cup compared to Milk, at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.
Amount called for in recipe — used at the same amount by volume
Calories (Milk)
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Calories (Skim Milk)
Good to know: A straightforward 1:1 swap, though noticeably thinner — matters most in recipes where milk's richness is doing real work, like custards or cream sauces.
| Milk (cups) | Skim Milk (grams) | Calories Saved |
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Common questions
What is the best lower-calorie alternative to Milk?
Skim Milk is the closest lower-calorie alternative to Milk, used at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.
Does substituting Skim Milk change the result?
A straightforward 1:1 swap, though noticeably thinner — matters most in recipes where milk's richness is doing real work, like custards or cream sauces.