Comparing Cow's Milk, Soy Milk and Almond Milk

by Latisha Porter (follow)

Milk Comparison (1)     

Do you prefer cow’s milk, soy milk or almond milk? Each type of milk has its pros and cons depending on a person’s diet, health, nutritional needs or personal taste preferences. Soy milk and almond milk are plant-based milk alternatives for those people seeking to watch their calories or saturated fat intake.

Here’s the nutritional break down:

1 cup of cow’s milk (whole) with none of the fat removed contains:

• 150 calories
• 12 grams of carbohydrates
• 8 grams of fat
• 8 grams of protein

1 cup of unsweetened soy milk contains:

• About 80 to 100 calories
• 4 grams of carbohydrate
• 4 grams of fat
• 7 grams of protein

1 cup of unsweetened almond milk contains:

• About 30 to 60 calories
• 1 gram of carbohydrates
• 3 grams of fat
• 1 gram of protein

So, after reading the milk comparisons provided in this article, you will be able to make a smarter choice depending on your health and nutritional needs.

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