Nutritional Content and Health Profile of Single-Serve Non-Dairy Plant-Based Beverages

Nutrients

Winston J. Craig¹  Cecilia J. Brothers²  Reed Mangels³ 

[1] Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA;Department of Biology, Walla Walla University, College Place, WA 99324, USA;Vegetarian Resource Group, Baltimore, MD 21203, USA;

关键词: non-dairy milk alternatives;    plant-based beverages;    protein;    calcium;    vitamin D;    vitamin B12;   

DOI  :  10.3390/nu14010162

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

A growing number of people are seeking a non-dairy plant-based beverage both for their personal health, and for the health of the planet. The aim of this study was to conduct a cross-sectional survey of single-serve plant-based beverages to assess their nutritional content and health profile. A total of 51 non-dairy plant-based beverages were analyzed from the nutrition label listed on the commercial package. The various beverages contained extracts of soy (n = 14), almonds (n = 13), oats (n = 12), peas (n = 7), banana (n = 2), coconut (n = 2), and rice (n = 1). Almost one-half (45%) of the single-serve beverages had 5 g or more of protein/serving. A total of 75% and 65% of the single-serve beverages had calcium and vitamin B12 levels, respectively, fortified to at least 20% of the Daily Value (DV), while only 28% had vitamin D fortification at the 20% DV level. Two-thirds of the single-serve beverages had high sugar levels, while 39% were low in sodium, 63% were low in fat, and 96% were low in saturated fat. The single-serve plant-based beverages had more protein, calcium, vitamin B12, and sugar but less fat than the non-dairy, multi-serve plant-based beverages/ serving. A limited number of single-serve beverages met the requirements of school meal programs.

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