Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D vs Soymilk (All flavors), enhanced
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Soymilk (All flavors), enhanced is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 88 of 100 to 38 for Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D.
Soymilk is notably more nutrient-dense, scoring 88 of 100 against whole milk's 38 of 100. Per 100g, soymilk has fewer calories (45 vs 61), less sugar (2.53g vs 5.05g), and less fat (1.99g vs 3.25g), while whole milk edges ahead only in protein (3.15g vs 2.94g). Sodium is close, with soymilk slightly higher (50mg vs 43mg).
Choose soymilk when you want fewer calories, less sugar, and some fiber (0.4g vs 0g in milk). Choose whole milk when you want marginally more protein per 100g and a familiar dairy profile. One honest note: the scores here reflect this specific enhanced soymilk formulation, and other soymilk products vary widely in added sugar and fortification.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Milk, whole | Soymilk (All flavors) |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 38 | 88 |
| Calories | 61 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 3.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 5.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 132 mg | 141 mg |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 140 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | - |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 7.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 46 ug | - |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Is Soymilk (All flavors), enhanced healthier than Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D?
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Soymilk (All flavors), enhanced scores higher, 88 of 100 to 38. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.
Which has more protein, Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D or Soymilk (All flavors), enhanced?
Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D has more protein, 3.2 g per 100 g to 2.9 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Soymilk (All flavors), enhanced is lower in calories, 45 kcal per 100 g to 61 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Soymilk (All flavors), enhanced has more dietary fiber, 0.4 g per 100 g to 0 g.