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Soy Milk Nutrition
Part of a Balanced Diet
Soy milk and all soy foods offer outstanding nutrition, along with their health benefits. They provide balanced nutrition: a healthy balance of high-quality protein and carbohydrates, low in fat with no cholesterol and very low in saturated fat. With soymilk and other soyfoods packed with so much nutrition and beneficial phytochemicals, cultivating soybeans may be the most productive use of land.
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Soy and Nutrition
Soybeans contain rich protein, vitamins A, B1, B2, and other mineral elements. High-quality soy protein is considered equal to that of poultry and milk. Soybeans contain the highest concentration of protein among all the legumes: 40 percent protein by volume compared to 20 percent for other beans. The FDA determined that 25 grams of soy protein per day may reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing cholesterol.
Soy milk has a greater variety of complex carbohydrates than whole milk. These result in a low glycemic index, making soy less likely to overstimulate blood sugar levels, which makes it a good choice in a diabetic diet. Soy milk and okara (the soy fiber remaining after making soymilk) are good sources of isoflavones. Okara is a good source of dietary fiber.
The fat content in soy milk is highly unsaturated and includes concentrations of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in soy, flax, and fish, are being studied for their ability to lower the risk of heart disease and even cancer. In addition, Omega-3 may be essential to brain development in infants.
Nutritional Analysis of Soy Milk
Per 1c/240 ml |
2% Vitamin A & D Dairy Milk |
Soymilk
(not sweetened) |
Benefit |
Calories |
120 |
90 |
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Calories from Fat |
45 |
41 |
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Total Fat |
5g |
4.5g |
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Saturated Fat |
3g |
0.5g |
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Cholesterol |
20mg |
0mg |
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Sodium |
125mg |
29mg |
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Total Carbohydrates |
12g |
5g |
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Dietary Fiber |
0g |
2g |
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Sugars |
11g |
1g |
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Protein |
8g |
7g |
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Vitamin A |
10% |
* |
Promotes growth, healing and vitality. Helps to fight infection. Important for health of bones, eyes, teeth, hair, skin, liver, reproductive organs. Essential for pregnancy and lactation. Aids in combating effects of pollution. |
Calcium |
30% |
8% (80mg) |
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Vitamin D |
25% |
* |
Helps absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Builds bones. Needed to form certain enzymes. Regulates mineral metabolism. Stabilizes nervous system. Produced by the body in response to sunlight. Helps normal blood clotting.
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Vitamin C |
4% |
* |
Essential for collagen production. Helps preserve and mend connective tissues, bones, teeth, muscles and blood vessels. Protects against infections, viruses and bacterial toxins. Helps decrease cholesterol. Used in the formation of red blood cells and reduces risk of blood clots. Protects brain and spinal cord from free radicals. Essential in making adrenaline. Helps during stress. Extends cell life. |
Phosphorus |
20%
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* |
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Thiamin (Vitamin B1) |
* |
25% (0.38mg) |
Needed to metabolize carbohydrates. Promotes growth, especially in children. Fights stress and promotes energy. Aids digestion and absorption of nutrients. Needed for fertility and lactation. Promotes health of nervous system, muscles and heart. Improves mental attitude and learning capacity. |
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) |
* |
9%(0.16mg) |
Needed for digestion, cell respiration and formation of red blood cells and antibodies. Benefits vision, healthy skin, nails and hair. Aids growth and reproduction. Helps reduce stress. |
Niacin |
* |
2% (0.36mg) |
Assists in digestion. Needed for skin, tongue and nervous system health. Essential for production of cortisone, thyroxine, insulin and sex hormones. Required for brain function. Increases circulation and reduces cholesterol. |
Vitamin B6 |
* |
5% (0.098mg) |
Promotes healthy skin, teeth, muscles and nerves. Needed for antibodies and red blood cells. Important for metabolism of nutrients. Assures chemical balance in blood and body tissues. Helps regulate body fluids. |
Iron |
* |
8% (1.4mg) |
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Copper |
* |
15% (0.3mg) |
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Manganese |
* |
20% (0.4mg) |
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Based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
* Not a significant source of this nutrient, less than 2%
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