1% milk

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Common questions

Is 1% milk healthy?

1% milk scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists of partly skimmed milk with added vitamins A and D3, which are beneficial for maintaining bone health and overall nutrition.

How processed is 1% milk?

1% milk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 1% milk's score?

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

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1% milk

85 Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$1.35 · 64 fl oz · $0.02 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Milk
Summary

This product consists of partly skimmed milk with added vitamins A and D3, which are beneficial for maintaining bone health and overall nutrition. It is minimally processed, retaining essential nutrients like calcium and protein, making it a healthy choice for those looking to reduce fat intake while still benefiting from dairy nutrients. The absence of harmful additives and the simple ingredient list contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 3

Partly skimmed milk
Good

Partly skimmed milk provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein while reducing fat content, making it a healthier choice for many consumers.

Vitamin D3
Good

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

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Vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

Vitamin A palmitate is added to support vitamin A intake, which is important for vision and immune health, but it is a synthetic form and considered neutral in overall impact.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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