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While cow's milk is the most nutritious, soy milk is a viable alternative for those who cannot drink cow's milk. Whichever alternative you choose, make sure it is fortified with vitamin D.
A soy beverage is prepared by grinding soybeans. Many soy beverages are fortified to increase the calcium. Check the nutrition facts label for at least 30% (300 milligrams) calcium to be equivalent to 1 cup of cow’s milk. The amount of calcium varies between brands. Soy milk tends to be slightly lower in protein (2 -4 grams) than cow’s milk and may have little vitamin A or D unless fortified. Soymilk does not contain lactose therefore those who have lactose intolerance can use soymilk in place of cow’s milk.
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