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Protein in milk, curd, paneer and cheese: an approximate list

Updated 29 October 2026 · NutritionSimplify team
Note: Figures are approximate, rounded estimates and can be wrong. For entertainment and general information only.

A glass of toned milk has about 6 g of protein, a katori of curd about 5 g, and 75 g of paneer about 13 g. Here is the approximate protein and calories for common Indian dairy, per glass, katori and slice, so you can compare them for yourself.

Protein in milk, curd, paneer and cheese

Item (typical serving)Protein (g)kcalProtein per 100 kcal (g)
Skimmed milk (200 ml)~7~70~10
Cheese slice (1, 20 g)~4~65~6
Paneer (75 g)~13.5~220~6
Paneer (100 g)~18~290~6
Chaas / buttermilk (250 ml)~2.5~40~6
Curd (1 katori, 150 g)~5~90~5.5
Toned milk (200 ml)~6~115~5
Cow milk, whole (200 ml)~6.5~130~5
Full-cream or buffalo milk (200 ml)~8.5~190~4.5

Our approximate estimates. Calories match our dairy calories guide. Brands and fat percentages differ, so check the pack: toned, double toned and full cream are not the same.

What the numbers show

Comparing with other foods

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A fair caveat

These are approximate numbers for typical servings, not exact ones, and they are not advice about what you should eat or drink. If you have a health condition, a dairy allergy or a target from a doctor or dietitian, follow that instead of a general table.

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in a glass of milk?

About 6 g in a 200 ml glass of toned milk and about 8.5 g in full-cream or buffalo milk.

How much protein is in a katori of curd?

About 5 g for a katori of 150 g made from toned milk.

How much protein is in 100 g of paneer?

About 18 g, with about 290 kcal. A 75 g portion is about 13.5 g and 220 kcal.

Does chaas have protein?

A little: about 2.5 g in a 250 ml glass.

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Figures on this page are our own approximate calculations from typical values and portions. They are estimates, not laboratory measurements. This article is educational information, not medical or nutrition advice.

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