Cow’s milk or almond milk?
The biggest difference between them isn’t calories — it’s protein. And the gap is big.
Side by side (per 100 g)
| per 100 g | whole milk | unsweetened almond milk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 | 13 | |
| Protein | 3.2g | 0.5g | |
| Carbs | 4.8g | 0.3g | |
| Fiber | 0g | — | |
| Sugar | 5.1g | — | |
| Fat | 3.3g | 1.1g |
source: TACO/USDA
Who wins at what
Cow’s milk has about 8 times more protein per glass and more natural calcium. Unsweetened almond milk has far fewer calories — good for lightness, as long as protein comes from elsewhere in the meal.
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