As the demand for alternate milk such as almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk and oat milk grows, there are many out there who wonder how this alternate milk is superior to regular milk, which they have been consuming since birth. Well, take a look.
Almond Milk
1 cup of Almond milk contains :
Calories : 30 gms.
Protein : 1 gm.
Fibre : 1 gm.
Fat : 2.5 gm.
Carbohydrates : 1 gm
Calcium : 451 mgms.
Features : Rich in Vitamin E and calcium, low in calories, goes well with Coffee, low in protein
Soy Milk
1 cup of Soy milk contains :
Calories : 80 to 100 gms.
Protein : 8 to 10 gms.
Sodium : 120 mgms.
Fat : 4 gm.
Carbohydrates : 4 gm
Features : Cost effective, high in protein. Over consumption can result in headache and bloating.
Coconut Milk
1 cup of Soy milk contains :
Calories : 80 gms.
Protein : Less than 1 mg.
Fat : 5 gm. unsaturated and 4 gm saturated
Carbohydrates : 1 gm
Features : Rich creamy texture, versatile ingredient and excellent replacement for dairy milk in curries, sauces, soups and ice-creams, high in saturated fats, low in protein.
Oat Milk
1 cup of Soy milk contains :
Calories : 130 gms.
Protein : 4 gms.
Fat : 5 gm.
Calcium : 27 %
Vitamin B12 : 50%
Features : Not all oat milks are gluten-free