Cow's milk vs soy milk
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D and Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
61.0kcal
Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified:
54.0kcal
Protein
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
3.1g
Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified:
3.3g
Carbs
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
4.8g
Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified:
6.3g
Fat
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D:
3.3g
Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified:
1.8g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified has fewer calories (54 vs 61 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified has more protein (3.27g vs 3.15g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D has fewer carbs (4.78g vs 6.28g)
Better for Digestion
Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified has more fiber (0.6g vs g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D | Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 61 | 54 |
| Protein | 3.1g | 3.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8g | 6.3g |
| Fat | 3.3g | 1.8g |
| Fiber | — | 0.6g |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 43mg | 51mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 46mcg | — |
| Vitamin C | — | — |
| Vitamin D | 0.1mcg | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5mcg | — |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 113mg | 25mg |
| Iron | 0.0mg | 0.6mg |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 25mg |
| Potassium | 132mg | 118mg |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.1mg |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D
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Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified
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