Almond Milk vs. Soybean Oil
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Soybean Oil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
soybean oil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and soybean oil:
- Almond milk has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Soybean oil is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Soybean oil is high in calories and almond milk has 98% less calories than soybean oil - soybean oil has 884 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to soybean oil per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for soybean oil, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Soybean Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | ~ |
| Fat | 56% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both almond milk and soybean oil are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than soybean oil - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almond milk and soybean oil contain similar amounts of sugar - almond milk has 0.81g of sugar per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Almond milk and soybean oil contain similar amounts of protein - almond milk has 0.4g of protein per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Soybean oil is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 99% less saturated fat than soybean oil - soybean oil has 15.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both soybean oil and almond milk are low in trans fat - soybean oil has 0.68g of trans fat per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than soybean oil - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 29% more Vitamin E than almond milk - soybean oil has 8.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Soybean oil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than almond milk - soybean oil has 183.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond milk has more riboflavin and niacin.
| Almond Milk | Soybean Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than soybean oil - almond milk has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Soybean oil and almond milk contain similar amounts of iron - soybean oil has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Almond milk has more potassium than soybean oil - almond milk has 67mg of potassium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soybean oil has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Soybean Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | 0.242 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 50.299 G |
| Total | 0.253 G | 50.541 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does soybean oil or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Soybean oil is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than soybean oil - soybean oil has 884 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does almond milk or soybean oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both almond milk and soybean oil are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of carbs for 100g and soybean oil has no carbs..
Does almond milk or soybean oil contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than soybean oil - almond milk has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.