Drinks
Almond milk
Each 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) of almond milk has 15 kcal and 0 g of sugars, and as a drink those calories tend to fill you up less than the same calories from solid food.
Estimated satietyHow it is calculated
Estimated satiety: 2 out of 5
| Starting point | +1 |
|---|---|
| Very low energy density: 15 kcal/100 g | +2 |
| Protein: 3.7 g/100 kcal | 0 |
| Fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal | 0 |
| Liquid, less filling than a solid; 0.0 g of sugars, under 8 | −1 |
Our own estimate from the values per 100 g: useful for comparing foods with each other, not a measurement in people. Holt index (1995): this food was not measured.
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Nutrition facts
- Calories
- 38 kcal per serving
- 15 kcal per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
- Protein
- 1.4 g per serving
- 0.6 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
- Carbohydrates
- 0.9 g per serving
- 0.3 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
- of which sugars
- 0 g per serving
- 0 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
- Fiber
- 0 g per serving
- 0 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
- Fat
- 3.1 g per serving
- 1.2 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
- of which saturated
- 0.3 g per serving
- 0.1 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
- Water
- 243.5 g per serving
- 97.4 g per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021-2023): Almond milk, unsweetened (FDC ID 2705409), accessed September 23, 2026.
A typical 250 ml (8.5 fl oz, about 1 cup) serving provides about 38 kcal, 1.4 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.
What it is and how to eat it
Almond milk is made by blending almonds with water and straining the mix; it is almost all water, which is why it has so few calories. Unlike oat drinks, in the European Union it may be called almond milk in Spanish, French and Italian, because the European Commission lists those names among the traditional exceptions to the rule that reserves "milk" for dairy. In the U.S. and Latin America it is sold as almond milk.
A 250 ml (1 cup) glass of the unsweetened kind has about 38 kcal and 1.4 g of protein, versus 7.9 g in whole milk according to USDA. It works in coffee or to thin a smoothie, but it does not count as a protein source. The 2025 nutrition advisory on GLP-1 therapy suggests eating protein-rich foods first; in smoothies, pair it with Greek yogurt, ricotta or soy milk.
What the evidence says
The calcium on this page, 173 mg per 100 ml, comes from fortification, so check the label for added calcium and no added sugar. USDA's MyPlate leaves almond milk out of the dairy group, unlike fortified soy milk, because its nutrition is not similar to milk. I have not found trials that credit almond milk with health benefits beyond those of its added calcium.
Satiety
The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.
What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication
Frequently asked questions about almond milk
How much protein does a 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) serving of almond milk have?
100 ml (3.4 fl oz) of almond milk has 0.6 g of protein. A typical 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) serving has about 1.4 g of protein. That is 3.7 g of protein per 100 kcal.
How many calories are in a 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) serving of almond milk?
100 ml (3.4 fl oz) of almond milk has 15 kcal. A typical 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) serving has about 38 kcal. That is a very low energy density.
How filling is almond milk?
Not very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 2 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 2 (very low energy density: 15 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 3.7 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) − 1 (liquid, less filling than a solid; 0.0 g of sugars, under 8) = 2. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.
Is almond milk a good choice on a GLP-1 medication?
Based on our tags, this is what matters about almond milk on a GLP-1 medication. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. “Hydrating”: a lot of water, which contributes to hydration when you eat and drink less. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.
How many milliliters or fluid ounces are in a serving of almond milk?
We use 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) as a typical serving, about 1 cup (1 ml is treated as about 1 g). That amount provides about 38 kcal, 1.4 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.
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Sources
Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.
- Official databaseU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021-2023): Almond milk, unsweetened (FDC ID 2705409).accessed .
- RegulatorOfficial Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex).Commission Decision 2010/791/EU listing the products exempted from the reserved dairy names (Annex I).accessed .
- RegulatorCourt of Justice of the European Union (EUR-Lex).Court of Justice of the EU. Judgment of 14 June 2017, case C-422/16, Verband Sozialer Wettbewerb v TofuTown.com.accessed .
- Official databaseU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D (FDC ID 171265).accessed .
- Clinical guidelineObesity (Wiley).Mozaffarian D, et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: A joint Advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society. Obesity. 2025;33(8):1475-1503. doi:10.1002/oby.24336.accessed .
- InstitutionU.S. Department of Agriculture.Dairy Group: One of the Five Food Groups (MyPlate).accessed .