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Evaporated milk

What evaporated milk has been studied for

1 association assessed — 1 with at least some human evidence behind it. Strongest first.

  • 1 Limited
4 things to know first — allergies, interactions and intake limits

About evaporated milk

Milk with roughly 60 per cent of its water removed under vacuum, then canned and heat-sterilised. It is unsweetened, which is what separates it from sweetened condensed milk — a different product with a large amount of added sugar, frequently confused with this one.

Also known as Unsweetened condensed milk, Tinned milk, Carnation-style milk

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The evidence in depth

Best supported: Limited

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Bone mineral density

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Limited evidence

Concentrates the calcium, phosphorus and protein of milk, and most products are fortified with vitamin D. The dairy-and-bone evidence is observational, is about dairy intake as a whole, and is strongest during skeletal growth.

Limited evidence. Early human work, or mostly lab and animal research.

3 sources

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Key nutrients

Nutrient content per 100 grams
NutrientAmount% DV
Macronutrients
Calories134 kcal7%
Protein6.81 g14%
Total fat7.56 g10%
Carbohydrate10 g4%
Fibre0 g0%
Total sugars10 g—
Water74 g—
Fats
Saturated fat4.59 g23%
Monounsaturated fat2.33 g—
Polyunsaturated fat0.245 g—
Cholesterol29 mg10%
EPA (omega-3)0 g—
DHA (omega-3)0 g—
DPA (omega-3)0 g—
Linoleic acid (omega-6)0.167 g—
Vitamins
Vitamin A65 µg7%
Vitamin C1.9 mg2%
Vitamin D2 µg10%
Vitamin E0.14 mg1%
Vitamin K0.5 µg0%
Thiamin (B1)0.047 mg4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.316 mg24%
Niacin (B3)0.194 mg1%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.638 mg13%
Vitamin B60.05 mg3%
Folate8 µg2%
Vitamin B120.16 µg7%
Choline31.8 mg6%
Minerals
Calcium261 mg20%
Iron0.19 mg1%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Phosphorus203 mg16%
Potassium303 mg6%
Sodium106 mg5%
Zinc0.77 mg7%
Copper0.016 mg2%
Manganese0.0060 mg0%
Selenium2.3 µg4%
Other measured compounds
Beta-carotene12 µg—
Alpha-carotene0 µg—
Lycopene0 µg—
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Ash1.55 g—

Nutrient values are per 100 g of the USDA reference entry named on this page and vary with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.

Source record: Milk, canned, evaporated, with added vitamin D and without added vitamin A (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171276).

% DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. A dash means no Daily Value has been established for that nutrient.

How preparation changes things

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Things to know

Allergies, interactions and intake concerns. Every food gets this section — a reference where everything is uniformly good is not a reference.

  • Allergy

    Cow milk protein allergy

    A major regulated allergen. Concentrating and sterilising milk does not remove its proteins, and evaporated milk appears as an ingredient in many sauces, bakes and desserts.

  • Worth knowing

    Concentrated lactose

    Removing water concentrates everything left behind, including the lactose. Per spoonful it carries considerably more than fresh milk, which matters for people with lactose intolerance who use it interchangeably with fresh milk.

  • Worth knowing

    Heat sterilisation changes the milk

    The in-can sterilisation step drives Maillard browning between lactose and milk protein, which gives evaporated milk its cooked flavour and slightly caramel colour, reduces available lysine and destroys part of the heat-sensitive vitamin content. This is why the product is usually fortified.

  • Worth knowing

    Not sweetened condensed milk

    The two sit next to each other on the same shelf in similar cans. Sweetened condensed milk is around half sugar by weight; evaporated milk has none added. Substituting one for the other ruins recipes and misleads about sugar intake.