Sheep Milk has a low glycemic index of 38 (typical range 32 to 44). A serving of 1 cup (245 g) has a glycemic load of 5, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 108 calories, 6 g protein, 5.4 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 0 g sugars) and 7 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup (245 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 108 kcal | 265 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 14.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 13.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 17.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g | 11.3 g |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 108 mg |
| Potassium | 137 mg | 336 mg |
Other dairy with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Yogurt | 41 | 5 |
| Milk | 39 | 5 |
| Eggnog | 48 | 4 |
| Chocolate Pudding | 48 | 3 |
| Vanilla Pudding | 44 | 3 |
Sheep Milk has a glycemic index of 38, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup (245 g) serving is 5, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of sheep milk has a glycemic load of 5 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Sheep Milk has 108 calories per 100 g, and about 265 calories in a 1 cup (245 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Milk, sheep, fluid” (FDC 170882). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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