Common questions

Is Skim Milk healthy?

Skim Milk scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Skim milk is a minimally processed dairy product that retains essential nutrients like calcium and protein while being low in fat.

How processed is Skim Milk?

Skim Milk is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Skim Milk's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Vitamin D3 counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Skim Milk

Name: Skim Milk
Brand: Giant Eagle

Giant Eagle

Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Kroger

Category Milk

Summary

Skim milk is a minimally processed dairy product that retains essential nutrients like calcium and protein while being low in fat. The addition of vitamins A and D enhances its nutritional profile without introducing harmful additives. Its simple ingredient list and minimal processing contribute to a high health rating.

Key ingredients 3

Vitamin D3

Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Fat Free Milk

Neutral

Milk provides essential nutrients such as calcium and protein with the fat removed, serving as a standard dairy base.

Vitamin A Palmitate

Neutral

Added vitamin A helps restore nutritional value that is lost when milk fat is removed.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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