Silk Soy Milk Nutrition Facts

Silk is a well-known brand which is known for its products like soy milk, soy yogurt and almond milk. 'Silk' was established by Steve Demos in Boulder, Colorado, in 1978. Recently, they have started producing 'almond milk' also, their first non-soy-based product. White Wave Foods, a subsidiary of Dean Foods are the distributors of Silk soy milk. White Wave is one of the leading distributors of milk in the U.S. It is estimated that Silk soy milk sales constitute about three-fourths of the refrigerated soy milk sales in America.

Silk Soy Milk Ingredients

• Whole organic soybeans (not genetically modified)
• Filtered water
• Organic evaporated cane juice
• Natural flavors like vanilla, chocolate, etc.
• Sea salt
• Carrageenan
• Various vitamins like A, B6, B12, C, D, E, riboflavin, folate and minerals like potassium, iron, zinc and selenium.

The milk does not contain lactose, dairy, eggs, casein, peanuts, gluten and MSG. Those who are allergic to these foods can enjoy Silk soy milk as it is free from the above allergens. It does not contain wheat, wheat gluten, rye, oats, barley or malt. Vegans can also enjoy this milk as it does not contain any element derived from animals. All Silk soy products are certified 'Kosher OU-D' (free of dairy).

Vanilla Silk Soy Milk Nutrition Facts
One 8-ounce glass of Silk Vanilla Soymilk contains:

Name of the Element	Quantity
Calories	100
Total Fat	3.5 g
Saturated Fat	0.5 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Total Carbohydrates	10 g
Sodium	95 mg
Dietary Fiber	1 g
Sugar	7 g
Calcium	30%
Vitamin D	30%
Vitamin A	10%
Iron	6%
Protein	6 g

Regular Dairy Milk Nutrition Facts
One 8-ounce glass of regular dairy milk contains:

Name of the Element	Quantity
Calories	150
Total Fat	8 g
Saturated Fat	5 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	35 mg
Total Carbohydrates	13 g
Sodium	125 mg
Dietary Fiber	0 g
Sugar	12 g
Calcium	30%
Vitamin D	25%
Vitamin A	6%
Iron	0%
Protein	8 g

Silk soy milk is rich in various essential nutrients like vitamin B12, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, magnesium, copper, manganese. It is an excellent source of calcium. It also contains essential omega-3 fatty acids. Moreover, it contains an all 'natural unrefined' sugar called cane juice. If you take a look at chocolate Silk soy milk nutrition facts, you will notice that 1 cup (8 oz.) of the milk contains about 3.6 mg caffeine. It is the only Silk soy milk that contains caffeine.

Benefits of soy milk is a topic of fierce debate, though according to FDA, four small daily servings of soy milk can significantly reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL) levels in your body. According to FDA, daily consumption of 25 grams of soy protein through a healthy diet (low cholesterol, low saturated fat diet) helps reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Soy milk can prove to be beneficial for children as well as adults in several ways. It can prove to be a staple for many sincere athletes who undergo vigorous training. For people, who are looking for a powerful nutritional beverage and for people who just enjoy the taste, Silk soy milk is the best option.