Milk – The Real Deal
The dairy aisle is literally exploding with new options – everything from new flavors of milk to new beverages disguising themselves as “milk.” When it comes to nutrition, not all milks are created equal. It’s important for consumers to know what they’re actually getting in that carton.
These alternative beverages are often plant-based drinks or solutions made from rice, soy, nut, and hemp products. Though they share shelf space with milk, plant-based beverages do not share the same nutrient package.
It’s important for consumers to know that, when it comes to nutrition, there is no substitute for the high nutrition and economic value that milk offers. It’s the real deal!
13 Essential Nutrients in Every Cup of Real Milk
Every 8-ounce serving of real milk provides:
- High-quality protein (8 grams per cup)
- All 9 essential amino acids
- Naturally occurring calcium that’s easy for the body to absorb
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin A
- Potassium
- B vitamins for energy
- And more
No matter the brand or variety, real milk consistently delivers these 13 essential nutrients in every serving .
Plant-based beverages vary widely in nutrient quality and quantity from brand to brand. Many are fortified to imitate milk’s nutrient profile, but fortification does not replace the natural nutrient package found in dairy milk .
Milk is consistent. Every time.
