Legumes & beans

Soymilk (All flavors), enhanced

FDC 173765cup (243 g)

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Density 88 · +25 vs Legumes & beans median

This enhanced soymilk scores 88 of 100, a Strong result, ranking 7th of 60 in Legumes & beans and comfortably above the category median of 63, despite being a fairly light beverage at 45 calories per 100 g. Vitamin E sits at 17% DV and calcium at 11% DV, both in the good tier rather than standout, reflecting its role as a drink rather than a concentrated food.

It gets poured over cereal, into coffee, or drunk on its own the way dairy milk would be, and a cup-sized serving fits easily into daily routines. No limits are flagged, and sugar stays modest at 2.53 g per 100 g.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.9 g · 27%Carb 3.5 g · 32%Fat 2 g · 41%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories45 kcal2%
Total fat2 g3%
Saturated fat0.21 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium50 mg2%
Carbohydrate3.5 g1%
Dietary fiber0.4 g1%
Sugars2.5 g
Protein2.9 g6%
Potassium141 mg3%
Calcium140 mg11%
Iron0.49 mg3%
Magnesium-
Vitamin C7.2 mg8%
Vitamin A-
Vitamin E2.5 mg17%

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FDC 173765

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin E17% DV
Calcium11% DV

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Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density88 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g2.9 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0.4 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g50 vs 203 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Soy flour, low-fatDensity 88 vs 88Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfateDensity 88 vs 88Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extractionDensity 89 vs 88

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In the kitchen and how to use it

Soymilk is made by soaking, grinding, and straining soybeans into a smooth, plant-based liquid, and the enhanced, flavored versions are typically fortified with extra nutrients beyond a plain unsweetened soymilk. It's used the way dairy milk is: poured over cereal, stirred into coffee or tea, blended into smoothies, or used as a one-to-one substitute in baking and pancake batters. Vanilla and other flavored varieties are usually drunk on their own, poured over granola, or added to coffee, while plainer styles fit better into savory cooking and soups.

Keep unopened soymilk in the pantry if it's shelf-stable, or in the refrigerator if sold chilled, and once opened, store it cold and use it within about a week, giving the carton a shake before pouring since it can separate slightly. At just 45 calories per 100 grams (a cup at 243 grams comes to roughly 109), it's a light option for a glass or a splash in coffee, with 2.94 grams of protein and 2.53 grams of sugar per 100 grams. This fortified version also provides 17% of the Daily Value for vitamin E and 11% for calcium, numbers worth checking against a plain, unflavored carton if calcium is the reason for choosing it.

Frequently asked questions about soymilk (all flavors)

How many calories are in a cup of enhanced soymilk?

At 45 calories per 100 grams, a 243-gram cup comes to roughly 109 calories.

How is soymilk used in cooking?

It's used much like dairy milk, poured over cereal, stirred into coffee, blended into smoothies, or substituted for milk in baking.

Is enhanced soymilk a source of calcium?

This fortified version provides 11% of the Daily Value for calcium per 100 grams, along with 17% for vitamin E.

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