While this term does not automatically mean the cows are entirely grass-fed, Stonyfield does state on its website that its cows eat some grass. The milk comes from cows that are pasture-raised, meaning they're given time to graze outdoors. Per Stonyfield Organic's website, the dairy brand's whole milk comes in gallon and half-gallon sizes. Read on to discover which whole milk brands you should and shouldn't buy.

Luckily for you, we've rounded up several ethical, high-quality brands that make whole milk. Whole milk makers that are organic and cruelty-free often tend to make great-tasting products. These types of milk are not usually organic (via Mamavation) - meaning they may expose the drinker to potentially harmful pesticides - and they don't usually come from grass-fed cows (which means the taste and animal welfare practices of these non-organic milks may be worse). For example, we recommend staying away from generic, off-brand, or store-brand dairy products. There are a few qualities to look out for when shopping for whole milk. People concerned about their saturated fat intake might be told to stay away from whole milk, but the beverage also contains many nutrients, including vitamin A, calcium, vitamin D, potassium, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B12, and others, according to WebMD. These qualities have to do with whole milk's fat content of around 3.25%, higher than the milk fat percentage in 1% milk or 2% milk (both of which contain the amounts of fat their names imply).

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