Similarities and Differences Between Cow and Soy Milk

When it comes to making healthy choices in today’s world there are several great alternatives. When it comes to milk, cow milk and soy milk in their low-fat and nonfat presentations are among the most popular choices.
One of the main differences between these two types of milk is the source it comes from. Cow milk comes from an animal source, the cow’s mammary glands, unlike soy milk which comes from a plant source, soy beans.
The caloric content between the two milks varies slightly. NUMBERS… Therefore, the difference in caloric content is minimal
The fat content is slightly higher in cow milk
The protein content, both cow and milk are high quality sources of protein, contain all of the essential amino acids in sufficient quantities.
The cow milk is slightly higher in carbohydrates
Milk is naturally rich with calcium but fortified with vitamin D to help the absorption of the calcium in the bones. Soy milk does not naturally contain calcium but is fortified with both, calcium and vitamin D.

Similarities and differences between low-fat and nonfat cow milk, and low-fat and nonfat soy milk.
I. When making healthy choices it is important to consider what we are drinking
II. First difference : Source
A. Cow’s milk comes from the cow’s mammary gland
B. Soy milk is made from soybeans.
III. Second Difference : Calories
A. 1 cup serving of 1% fat cow’s milk contains 102 calories
B. 1 cup nonfat cow’s milk contains 83 calories
C. 1 cup low fat soy milk contains 104 calories
D. 1 cup nonfat soy milk contains 68 calories
IV. Third Difference: Fat
A. 1 cup serving of 1% cow’s milk contains 2.3g of total fat and 1.5g of saturated fat
B. 1 cup nonfat cow’s milk contains 0.2g of total fat and 0.1g of saturated fat
C. 1 cup low fat soy milk contains 1.5g of total fat and 0g of saturated fat
D. 1 cup nonfat soy milk contains 0.5g total fat.
V. Fourth Difference: Protein
A. 1 cup serving of both the low-fat and nonfat cow’s milk contains 8g of protein
B. 1 cup of low-fat soy milk contains 4g of protein, and nonfat contains 6g of protein
VI. Fifth Difference: Carbohydrates
A. 1 cup of both the low-fat and nonfat cow’s milk contains 12g of carbohydrates
B. 1 cup of low-fat soy milk contains 18g of carbohydrates, and the nonfat soy milk contains 10g of carbohydrates
VII. Sixth Difference: Calcium and Vitamin D
A. Cow’s milk is naturally high in calcium, but is fortified with vitamin D
a. Fortified low-fat cow’s milk contains 305 mg of calcium and 114 IU of vitamin D
b. Fortified nonfat cow’s milk contains 299 mg of calcium and 115 IU of vitamin D
B. Soy milk does not naturally contain calcium or vitamin D
a. 1 cup serving of fortified low-fat soy milk contains 199 mg of calcium and 100 IU of vitamin D
b. 1 cup nonfat soy milk contains 282 mg of calcium and 100 IU of vitamin