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Silk Soy Milk Nutrition

Soy milk, a beverage made from soybeans, is a healthy alternative to milk for vegans, people with lactose intolerance and people who don't want to drink cow's milk. Silk is a brand owned by WhiteWave Foods.

  1. Plain

    • One cup of plain Silk Soymilk contains 100 calories, 4 g of fat, no cholesterol, 119 mg of sodium, 8 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber, 6 g of sugars and 7 g of protein, according to the website Nutrition Data. Light Silk Soymilk contains 70 calories and 2 g of fat.

    Chocolate

    • One cup of chocolate Silk Soymilk contains 141 calories, 3 g of fat, no cholesterol, 100 mg of sodium, 23 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of fiber, 19 g of sugars and 5 g of protein, according to Nutrition Data.

    Compared with Milk

    • A cup of reduced-fat (2 percent) milk has 138 calories, 5 g of fat, 20 mg of cholesterol, 145 mg of sodium, 14 g of carbohydrates, no fiber, 13 g of sugar and 10 g of protein, according to Nutrition Data.

    Benefits

    • Soy can lower cholesterol and might reduce symptoms of menopause, reduce the risk of osteoporosis and prevent hormone-dependent cancers, according to Medline Plus.

    Side Effects

    • Some people are allergic to soy. The most serious side effects related to consuming soy products are stomach aches, constipation and diarrhea, and soy might make gout worse, according to Medline Plus.

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