‘Nutritional content of most plant-based milk doesn’t match cow’s milk’ – study

According to the findings, compared with dairy milk, just 28 of the plant-based alternatives had similar amounts or more calcium, vitamin D and protein.

Most milk alternatives don’t measure up to cow’s milk in terms of calcium, vitamin D and protein, according to new research (Yui Mok/PA)

A large majority of plant-based milks contain fewer nutrients than cow’s milk, new research suggests.

More people are drinking milk alternatives made from plant sources such as oats, soy, or almonds, and researchers say it is important that consumers are aware of their nutritional value.