There’s no doubt that we are spoiled for choice with the number of milk products on the market 🥛
Naturally, different foods will have different nutrient compositions, and these milk types are no exception. Dairy (cows), soy, almond and oat are four of the most popularly consumed milk products, and there are some considerations when it comes to their macro and micronutrient content. For example, oat and soy milk are higher in calories compared to dairy and almond per cup. This might be something to acknowledge if you’re seeking to limit your energy for the purpose of weight loss. On another note, dairy milk is higher in specific vitamins and minerals such as B12 and calcium compared to the other unfortified options. Therefore, choosing calcium fortified plant milks might be a wiser decision if you are lactose intolerant or have a limited dairy intake.
It’s important to acknowledge that there is no “right and wrong” here. Rather, use the above infographic as a means of creating an informed decision for which milk product might best suit your taste, nutrition, and ethical preferences! Also, we are aware that there are plenty of other milk options on the market with different macro and micronutrient compositions - let us know your favourites in the comments below!