Glucose: LowNOVA 1

Nutritional Information for Whole Milk

Whole milk provides around 66 kcal per 100 ml with a balanced profile of fat (3.7 g), protein (3.5 g) and carbohydrate (4.7 g). All of the sugar in plain whole milk is naturally occurring lactose — there are no added sugars. It is a NOVA 1 unprocessed food with a low glycaemic index of around 27.

Nutrition per 100g

NutrientPer 100gPer serving
Energy66 kcal / 276 kJ132 kcal
Protein3.5g7g
Carbohydrates4.7g9.4g
of which sugars4.7g
Fat3.7g7.4g
of which saturated2.4g
Fibre0g
Salt0.11g

Serving size: 200ml (one glass) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Glucose impact

Low

Glucose risk

Whole milk has a low GI of approximately 27. The 4.7 g of sugar per 100 ml is entirely lactose, which is digested more slowly than sucrose. The fat and protein content further slows glucose absorption.

Processing level

NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

Plain whole milk is pasteurised and homogenised but otherwise unaltered. It contains a single ingredient (whole milk) with no additives, making it a NOVA 1 food. UHT (longlife) milk undergoes higher-temperature processing but is still classified as NOVA 1.

Whole Milk at Tesco

Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

£0.85*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)
£1.20*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)
£1.65*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)
£2.10*NOVA 1 (unprocessed)

*Prices were correct at the time of collection and may have since changed. Check Tesco.com for current pricing.

What to watch for when shopping

All 4.7 g of sugar per 100 ml in plain whole milk is naturally occurring lactose — not added sugar. Flavoured milks (chocolate, strawberry) can contain 10–12 g of sugar per 100 ml with added sweeteners, pushing them to NOVA 4. Check labels on milk-based drinks carefully.

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