Which type of milk is best for you? - Jonathan J. O’Sullivan & Grace E. Cunningham

Summary by Krater

This video compares dairy, almond, soy, and oat milks in terms of nutritional content and environmental impact, concluding that while any can be part of a balanced diet, plant-based milks such as oat or soy have a significantly lower environmental footprint.

From the video

Answers: Which milk is best for you and the environment?

• nutritional comparison of milks
• dairy milk nutrition and production
• plant-based milk nutrition
• environmental impact of milk production
• water footprint of milk types
• greenhouse gas emissions from milk

What it concludes

• Most plant-based milks have less carbohydrates and fat than dairy milk, but lack naturally occurring vitamin D and calcium found in dairy.
• Oat milk is high in beta-glucans and carbohydrates.
• Soy milk has as much protein as cows milk and is a great source of potassium.
• Soy and oat milk require significantly less land and water to produce than dairy milk and almond milk.
• Dairy milk production generates over half a kilogram of greenhouse gas emissions per glass, largely due to methane from cows.
• Plant-based milks, particularly oat or soy, present a strong case for reducing environmental impact while fitting into a balanced diet.