✦ Most protein-complete plant milk (~3.3g/100ml)
✦ Isoflavones
✦ Calcium and D when fortified
✦ NHS-recommended dairy alternative for infants
Unsweetened soya milk is the most nutritionally complete dairy milk alternative, providing around 3.3g protein per 100ml — comparable to cow's milk — alongside isoflavones, and when fortified, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. It is the only plant milk recommended as an equivalent to dairy milk for infants over 12 months by the NHS (for those not breastfed). Soya is a major allergen.
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Preparation note
Choose fortified, unsweetened soya milk for daily use as the best dairy nutritional equivalent. Always declare soya as an allergen. Shake well before pouring as it separates on standing.
Sources:
NHS Plant milks · CoFID 2021
Where Soy milk (unsweetened) Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
138
kJ
Energy
3.30
g
Protein
1.70
g
Carbs
0.60
g
Fibre
1.80
g
Fat
0.20
g
Sugars
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 120 mg | 15% |
* % Daily Value based on EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). — indicates no EU NRV established.
Primary data source for this entry:
McCance & Widdowson's Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID 2021), Public Health England. Source record tag: CoFID 2021.
All values are per 100g fresh weight unless stated.
% Daily Values based on EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) per Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
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