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Comparison · Dairy Alternatives

Soy Milk vs Almond Milk

Two of the original plant milks with different nutritional strengths. Soy milk provides 7-8g of protein per serving (comparable to cow's milk), while almond milk has only 1g. Both require stabilizers and fortification, but their base processing differs, soybeans are soaked and ground, while almonds are blended and strained.

Subject A

Soy Milk

22 products →
5.5
L3 · Highly Proc.
Avg processing score
Nutrition5.5/10
9% · 27% · 50% · 14%L1→L4
Difference0.1 pts
Subject B

Almond Milk

197 products →
5.6
L3 · Highly Proc.
Avg processing score
Nutrition4.5/10
4% · 29% · 65% · 2%L1→L4
The verdictEquivalent

Effectively equivalent in our analysis.

Soy Milk averages 5.5 (Level 3) across 22 products; Almond Milk averages 5.6 (Level 3) across 197.

Soy Milk · 5.5Almond Milk · 5.6
L1 · MinL2 · ProcL3 · HighL4 · Ultra
Scale: 0 → 15+ (uncapped)0.1 point gap

Written by UPFL Editorial Team

Editorial standards

Quick answer

Processing levels are comparable (both Level 2-3). Soy milk has a slight edge in simplicity for some brands, as soybeans naturally create a creamier liquid without added oils. Almond milk often adds more thickeners to compensate for its naturally thin consistency.

Worth knowing

Processing levels can vary significantly between brands and specific products within each category. Always check the ingredient list of the specific product you are considering. Use our product search to look up exact processing scores. These comparisons evaluate processing level and ingredient composition only. They do not account for taste, price, convenience, cultural significance, or individual dietary needs.

How do they compare by the numbers?

Avg Processing Score
Soy Milk
5.5
Highly Proc.
Almond Milk
5.6
Highly Proc.
Dominant Level
Soy Milk
L3 · Highly Proc.
Almond Milk
L3 · Highly Proc.
Avg Nutrition Score
Soy Milk
5.5
of 10
Almond Milk
4.5
of 10
Avg Ingredient Count
Soy Milk
13.5
Almond Milk
13.1
Products in Database
Soy Milk
22
Almond Milk
197
Level Distribution
Soy Milk
9%27%50%14%
Almond Milk
4%29%65%2%

Sample products from each

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Frequently asked questions

Which plant milk has more protein?

Soy milk by a wide margin: 7-8g per serving vs 1g for almond milk. Soy is the only plant milk that naturally approaches cow's milk protein levels without added protein isolates.

Is soy milk more processed than almond milk?

They are comparable. Both commercial versions include stabilizers (gellan gum, sunflower lecithin), fortified vitamins, and natural flavors. Soy milk may need slightly fewer thickeners because soybeans produce a naturally creamier base than almonds.

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