Shop Map Research Get the app
Reduced fat milk

Image: Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Common questions

Is Reduced fat milk healthy?

Reduced fat 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 reduced fat milk is minimally processed and contains only three ingredients: reduced fat milk, vitamin A palmitate, and vitamin D3.

How processed is Reduced fat milk?

Reduced fat milk is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Reduced fat 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.

You might also like

98
Grass fed whole Raw Milk
98
Raw Milk
95
Simply Nature Organic Reduced Fat Milk
Simply Nature
95
GreenWise Whole Milk
GreenWise

See more

Reduced fat milk

Giant
85 Excellent

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

View on Amazon

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Ahold Delhaize
Category Milk
Summary

This reduced fat milk is minimally processed and contains only three ingredients: reduced fat milk, vitamin A palmitate, and vitamin D3. The fortification with vitamins A and D enhances its nutritional profile, supporting vision, immune function, and bone health. Its clean label and minimal processing contribute to a high rating, as it retains essential nutrients while offering a lower fat content.

Key ingredients 3

Vitamin D3
Good

Vitamin D3 is added to milk to aid in calcium absorption and support bone health. It is the most effective form of vitamin D for raising blood levels of this nutrient. Fortification with vitamin D3 helps prevent deficiencies, especially in populations with limited sun exposure.

Benefits

Enhances calcium absorption and supports bone health, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

See more about Vitamin D3 →
Reduced fat milk
Neutral

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

Benefits

Provides essential nutrients such as calcium and protein, which are important for bone health and muscle maintenance.

See more about Reduced fat milk →
Vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

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

Benefits

Supports vision health and immune function by providing a stable and bioavailable form of vitamin A.

See more about Vitamin A palmitate →

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play