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2% Milk

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Is 2% Milk healthy?

2% Milk scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This 2% milk product contains reduced fat milk and nonfat milk, both of which provide essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D with lower fat content.

How processed is 2% Milk?

2% Milk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 2% 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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2% Milk

75 Good

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

$1.35 · 64 fl oz · $0.02 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Milk
Summary

This 2% milk product contains reduced fat milk and nonfat milk, both of which provide essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D with lower fat content. The addition of Vitamin A Palmitate and Vitamin D3 enhances its nutritional profile. Despite being processed, the clean ingredient list without harmful additives supports a favorable rating within its category.

Key ingredients 4

Vitamin D3
Good

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

Benefits

Supports calcium absorption and bone health, enhancing the nutritional profile of milk.

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Reduced Fat Milk
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

Benefits

Provides essential nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D, which are important for bone health.

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Nonfat Milk
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

Benefits

Rich in protein and essential nutrients like calcium, supporting bone health and muscle maintenance.

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Vitamin A Palmitate
Neutral

Vitamin A Palmitate is added to fortify milk with vitamin A, which is essential for vision and immune function. It is a synthetic form of vitamin A commonly used in fortified foods. While it enhances nutritional value, it does not occur naturally in milk.

Risks

Excessive intake of vitamin A can lead to toxicity, but this risk is minimal when consumed in fortified foods.

Benefits

Enhances the vitamin A content of milk, supporting vision and immune health.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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