Is Ultra Filtered Milk Actually Better For You Than Regular Milk

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      U.S. Dairy Export Council: “Ultrafiltered(UF)Milk Ingredients”
    
      USDA FoodData Central: "ULTRA-FILTERED NONFAT MILK"
    
      USDA FoodData Central: "NONFAT MILK"
    
      National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Definition & Facts for Lactose Intolerance”
    
      Nutrients: “The Importance of Lactose in the Human Diet: Outcomes of a Mexican Consensus Meeting”
    




Ultra-filtered milk can add more satiating protein to your breakfast cereal and morning coffee.

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What Is It?
Regular vs. Ultra-Filtered
Pros
Cons
Who It’s Best For
Milk to Buy

Per 8 oz. Regular 2% Milk 2% Ultra-Filtered Milk Calories 120 120 Total Fat 5 g 4.5 g Saturated Fat 3 g 3 g Total Carbs 12 g 6 g Sugar 12 g 0 g Protein 8 g 13 g Calcium 25% Daily Value (DV) 30% DV Vitamin D 15% DV 25% DV

Source: USDA

      U.S. Dairy Export Council: “Ultrafiltered(UF)Milk Ingredients”
    
      USDA FoodData Central: "ULTRA-FILTERED NONFAT MILK"
    
      USDA FoodData Central: "NONFAT MILK"
    
      National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Definition & Facts for Lactose Intolerance”
    
      Nutrients: “The Importance of Lactose in the Human Diet: Outcomes of a Mexican Consensus Meeting”