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Almond milk vs 2% milk: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 3.3 times as many calories in 2% milk as in almond milk. Per 100 g: almond milk ≈15 calories, 2% milk ≈50. In a typical portion, 1 cup of almond milk is about 39 calories and 1 cup of 2% milk about 122.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Almond milk | 2% milk |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 4.8 g |
| of which sugars | 0.8 g | 5.1 g |
| Fibre | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 2 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond milk | 1 cup | 262 g | 39 | 1 g |
| 2% milk | 1 cup | 244 g | 122 | 8.1 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 2.7 g of protein in almond milk, about 6.6 g in 2% milk.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Almond milk.
- More protein per calorie: 2% milk.
- More fiber: Almond milk.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Almond milk (FDC 174832), 2% milk (FDC 171267).
Full nutrition pages: Almond milk · 2% milk