Food guide

Sweetened Condensed Milk

Milk boiled with a large amount of sugar until thick; a dessert ingredient rather than everyday milk.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of sweetened condensed milk for fair comparison. Typical serving: 20 g — 64 kcal per 20 g serving.

Nutrition information for Sweetened Condensed Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (20 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	320 kcal	64 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	8 g	1.6 g	2.5 g
Carbohydrate	54.5 g	10.9 g	17 g
Fat	8.5 g	1.7 g	2.7 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 sweetened condensed milk, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Sweetened Condensed Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (20 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	74 µg	14.8 µg	8%
Vitamin C	2.6 mg	0.52 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.2 µg	0.04 µg	1%
Vitamin E	0.16 mg	0.032 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0.6 µg	0.12 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.09 mg	0.018 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.42 mg	0.084 mg	32%
Niacin	0.21 mg	0.042 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.051 mg	0.01 mg	3%
Folate	11 µg	2.2 µg	3%
Vitamin B12	0.44 µg	0.088 µg	18%
Pantothenic acid	0.75 mg	0.15 mg	15%
Choline	89.1 mg	17.8 mg	16%
Minerals
Calcium	284 mg	56.8 mg	22%
Iron	0.19 mg	0.038 mg	1%
Magnesium	26 mg	5.2 mg	6%
Phosphorus	253 mg	50.6 mg	20%
Potassium	371 mg	74.2 mg	8%
Sodium	127 mg	25.4 mg	6%
Zinc	0.94 mg	0.19 mg	9%
Selenium	14.8 µg	3 µg	27%
Copper	0.015 mg	0.003 mg	2%
Manganese	0.006 mg	0.001 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened

% 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 sweetened condensed milk?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Milk boiled with a large amount of sugar until thick; a dessert ingredient rather than everyday milk.

How to include it

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

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.