A cup of original Silk almond milk contains 60 calories and 2.5 grams of fat, none of which is saturated fat. This is one advantage over whole and reduced-fat cow's milk, which do contain saturated fat. Soy milk has the most protein of all the nondairy options–about 7 grams per 80-calorie cup. Says MH nutrition advisor Alan Aragon, M.S. Oh, and watch out for sugar: One cup of Silk Very. Milk vs Soy Milk comparison. Soy milk is a lactose-free, vegan alternative to milk; it is often used by people who have an allergy or intolerance for dairy. Soy milk has lower calcium and vitamin B content but is richer in iron compared with cow's milk.
Silk® soymilk, almondmilk and coconutmilk beats cow's milk, cup for cup! Silk has loads of great flavors with more calcium and zero lactose, dairy and cholesterol.
Regular cows' milk and soy milk are both packed with nutrients and are fairly interchangeable. However, some people have a difficult time tolerating cows' milk, and soy milk isn't for everybody.
In many cases, taste preference or the presence of a cows' milk allergy, lactose intolerance or a soy allergy determines which milk is a better choice for you. Nutrient Comparison Low-fat cows' milk and soy milk contain similar amounts of essential nutrients. Each type of milk provides about 8 grams of protein per cup and is rich in, or fortified with, calcium, phosphorous, vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin B-12. With the exception of skim milk, cows' milk contains saturated fat and cholesterol, while soy milk does not.