There are many variants of milk consumed by the general public, ranging from cow’s milk, goat’s milk, soy milk, almond milk, and many more. Each milk consumed has a different nutritional content. Right now, what is on the rise is almond milk. Almond milk is considered a healthy drink by most people. Why is that? Because almond milk contains low carbohydrates, calories, and fat and contains some protein in it. Almond milk also contains vitamin E and calcium, of course. Nowadays healthy food is very popular by many people. People are increasing aware of a healthy lifestyle. That is one of the reasons Goolali Food continues to innovate in developing healthy food and continues to produce healthy snacks from Indonesia.
A cup of almond milk measuring 240 ml without the addition of artificial sweeteners contains 39 calories, 1 gram of protein, 3.4 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of fat and contains some vitamin E and calcium. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the following is detailed nutritional information from almond milk :
Calories: 30 Fat: 2.5 grams Sodium: 189 mg Carbs: 3.4 grams Fiber: 0.5 grams Sugar: 2 grams Proteins: 1 gram Calcium: 482 mg Vitamin E: 16.6 mg
Carbohydrate The carbohydrate content in almond milk without artificial sweeteners is only 3.4 grams. However, if we buy almond milk with additional sweeteners or flavor variants, the calories and carbohydrates in almond milk increase. Almond milk is also a low-glycemic drink. Unsweetened almond milk has a Glycemic Index (GI) of 25. For reference, foods with a GI of 55 or below are considered low glycemic foods.
Fat The fat content in almond milk is about 2.5 grams. Each gram of fat contained can provide 9 to 20 calories, provided that the almond milk is unsweetened. Most of the fat content in almond milk comes from unsaturated fats. These unsaturated fats are considered “good” fats because they help increase HDL cholesterol levels in the blood and can improve heart health. Each brand of almond milk that is traded will also have a different fat content, generally the creamier the almond milk, the higher the fat content.
Vitamins and Minerals One cup of almond milk contains several important micronutrients. There is 482 mg of calcium and some calcium content as well. A cup of almond milk also provides more than 100% of the recommended daily requirement of vitamin E (15 mg for an adult on a 2,000-calorie daily diet).
Calories One serving of unsweetened almond milk provides about 39 calories, but the total calorie count will vary by brand, flavor, and also whether sweet or unsweetened is added.
Benefits of Almond Milk for Health The micronutrients in almond milk provide several health benefits. Almond milk also provides a nutritious nutritional substitute for people who are lactose intolerant or sensitive to dairy products and cannot consume cow’s milk. Here are some benefits that can be obtained if you consume almond milk :
1. Improve Heart Health Almond milk is an excellent source of vitamin E, providing over 16 mg in one cup. Vitamin E is believed to protect against oxidative stress, which can improve heart health and help protect your body against certain diseases including cancer, arthritis, and diabetes.
2. Improves Bone Health One serving of almond milk provides 482 mg of calcium, and research has shown that calcium can help maintain strong bones.
3. Maintain Skin Health |
