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Katherine Zeratsky, registered dietitian nutritionist at the Mayo Clinic, stated:
“Cow’s milk (dairy) and other plant-based beverages, including soy milk and almond milk, all can be healthy choices. However, there are wide nutritional differences, depending on the type of product and the brand…
Comparing protein content, dairy milk takes the protein title with a little over 8 grams per cup…
When considering calcium, dairy milk naturally has about 300 milligrams per cup, and dairy products generally are considered the best absorbed source of calcium…
In summary, it’s tough to beat dairy milk for balanced nutrition — with nonfat skim milk the best choice for most adults.”
-Liza Torborg, “Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dairy Milk, Soy Milk, Almond Milk — Which Is the Healthiest Choice for You?,” newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org, Apr. 9, 2019