phytic acid which can make it harder for the body to absorb and digest certain vitamins and minerals.
Almond milk is lower in calories than soy milk and contains more heart healthy monounsaturated fats which may help with weight loss and weight management and has also been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol.
Almond milk has more sodium than soy milk and contains less protein. If replacing cow’s milk with almond milk, the calories, protein and vitamins should be made up from other food sources. Both are vegan and low cholesterol. These two plant-based milk options are the most popular.
There are different brands of almond milk and soy milk in which the nutrient content differs. When comparing the two, some have added sugar, salt and preservatives. These additions may change the carbohydrate content and the calories in the milk. Most brands of plant-based milk will have added calcium and vitamin D to mimic cow’s milk.
Some brands of soy milk are lacking an essential amino acid called methionine due to the