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According to the U.S. Dairy industry, an 8-ounce glass of plain cow's milk, including 2%, naturally contains about 12 grams of sugar, all of which is lactose. This is an important distinction for consumers, as this naturally occurring sugar is not the same as added sugar.

About 12 grams of sugar are in an 8-ounce glass of 2% milk; this sugar is all naturally occurring lactose. The amount of sugar is the same across all plain cow's milk varieties, from whole to skim. This natural sugar differs from added sugars found in many processed foods and drinks.