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Are there any calories in colostrum?

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An average feeding of human colostrum on day one is only between 2 to 10 milliliters, yet it is packed with powerful nutrients for a newborn. Many new parents wonder, 'Are there any calories in colostrum?' The answer is yes, but the caloric density is lower than in mature breast milk, and it's designed to deliver highly concentrated immune factors and nutrients to a newborn's tiny stomach.