Table 3
Table 3. Composition of Milk from Different Mammalian Species (per 100 g fresh milk).
| Protein (g) | Fat (g) | Carbohydrate (g) | Energy (kcal) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 66 |
| Human | 1.1 | 4.2 | 7.0 | 72 |
| Water Buffalo | 4.1 | 9.0 | 4.8 | 118 |
| Goat | 2.9 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 67 |
| Donkey | 1.9 | 0.6 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Elephant | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 85 |
| Monkey, rhesus | 1.6 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 73 |
| Mouse | 9.0 | 13.1 | 3.0 | 171 |
| Whale | 10.9 | 42.3 | 1.3 | 443 |
| Seal | 10.2 | 49.4 | 0.1 | 502 |
Source: Webb, B.H., A.H. Johnson and J.A. Alford. 1974. Fundamentals of Dairy Chemistry. Second Ed. AVI Publishing Co., Westport, CT., Chap. 1.