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Despite some common misconceptions, the percentages on milk cartons are surprisingly straightforward. This means that 2% milk is not less fat than 1% milk; in fact, it has double the fat content by weight, along with more calories.

According to the U.S. Dairy industry, 1% milk, often labeled as low-fat, contains half the fat of 2% milk, making it the lower-fat option. The percentage on the label directly corresponds to the percentage of fat by weight in the milk, with 1% milk having 1% fat and 2% milk having 2% fat.