High in phytoestrogens, isoflavones and omega-3's, soy milk has become a popular replacement for cow's milk, and can be found in a variety of flavors. Light soy milk contains the lowest caloric content while still maintaining a broad spectrum of healthful nutrients.
Macronutrients
One cup of light, plain soymilk contains 70 calories, 2 g of fat, 6 g of protein and 8 g of carbohydrates. It also has 6 g of sugar.
Vitamins
One cup of light soy milk contains 50% of the recommended daily value of vitamin B12, 30% of the recommended daily values of vitamin D and riboflavin, 10% of the recommended daily value of vitamin A, and 6% of the recommended daily value of folate.
Minerals
Light soy milk contains 30% of the recommended daily allowance of calcium. In addition, light soy milk contains 10% of the RDA of magnesium, 9% of the RDA of potassium, 8% of the RDA of selenium and 6% of the RDA of iron. Light soy milk also contains smaller amounts of zinc and sodium.
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