Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 2.1 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 2.1/100g · GI 44 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Blood Sugar Impact
The Numbers at a Glance
How It Stacks Up in Its Family
The glycemic load number (2.1 per 100g) is the lowest in the family, though only slightly below the rest (2.1-2.4 per 100g). This version sits at the low end for sodium: 47 mg per 100g, about 13% below the family average (family spread 47-59 mg per 100g).
The Milk family's GL range is 2.1-2.4 per 100g across 5 versions, enough spread to make the specific choice count. The rest of the family: With added vitamin A and vitamin D, With added nonfat milk solids and vitamin A and vitamin D, With added vitamin A and vitamin D.
Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 123g | 5.9g | 2.6 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 246g | 11.8g | 5.2 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 492g | 23.6g | 10.3 | Moderate |
GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.
Lower-GL Alternatives
🥛 Butter, salted
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Butter, salted & diabetes →🥛 Butter, without salt
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Butter, without salt & diabetes →🥛 Cheese, Mexican blend
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Cheese, Mexican blend & diabetes →🥛 Cheese, goat, semisoft type
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Cheese, goat, semisoft type & diabetes →Other Dairy and Egg Products Foods
🥛 KRAFT FREE Singles American Nonfat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product
🟢 Low GL · GL 5.1/100g
🥛 Milk
🟢 Low GL · GL 3.4/100g
🥛 Cheese
🟢 Low GL · GL 1.3/100g
FAQ
Can Milk reduced fat fluid 2% milkfat without added vitamin A... fit into a diabetes meal plan?
With a GL of 2.1, Milk reduced fat fluid 2% milkfat without added vitamin A... is in the lowest category for blood sugar impact. It may be a suitable choice within a balanced diabetes eating pattern.
How much GL does Milk reduced fat fluid 2% milkfat without added vitamin A... have per serving?
Milk reduced fat fluid 2% milkfat without added vitamin A...'s glycemic load: 2.1 (per 100g). Unlike GI which only measures speed, GL accounts for actual carbohydrate quantity — making it the more practical number for diabetes management.
How quickly does Milk reduced fat fluid 2% milkfat without added vitamin A... raise blood sugar?
Blood sugar impact of Milk reduced fat fluid 2% milkfat without added vitamin A...: Low. The key factors are its GI (44) and available carb content (4.8g/100g), which together produce a GL of 2.1.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 44 for Milk reduced fat fluid 2% milkfat without added vitamin A... is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Dairy and Egg Products category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Data Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 44 — subcategory_avg:Dairy and Egg Products. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 246.0g) = 2.1 × 246.0 ÷ 100 = 5.2
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 172205. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/milk-reduced-fat-fluid-2percent-milkfat-without-added-vitamin-a-and-vitamin-d/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.