Almond Milk Calories Calculator
Unsweetened almond milk contains just 13–18 calories per 100ml, making it the lowest-calorie mainstream milk option. Sweetened varieties are 40–60 calories per 100ml.
Almond Milk Calculator
To burn about 41 kcal you may need roughly:
📊 Data source note: Nutrition values are estimates based on standard food composition databases and common recipe data. Actual values vary by cooking method, oil quantity, ingredient brand, and serving size. See our Data Sources and Methodology pages.
Nutrition Overview
Almond milk is a plant-based milk alternative made from blended almonds and water. Unsweetened almond milk is remarkably low in calories — typically 13–18 calories per 100ml — making it the lowest-calorie mainstream milk alternative available. Sweetened versions are approximately 40–60 calories per 100ml, while flavoured varieties (vanilla, chocolate) can reach 80 calories per 100ml. Almond milk is naturally low in protein (0.4–1g per 100ml) compared to dairy milk (3.4g per 100ml), which is important to account for if protein intake matters.
How to use this calculator
Enter your almond milk volume in millilitres (ml). Standard glass: 200ml. In coffee: 30–60ml. In cereal or porridge: 100–200ml.
Almond Milk Calories — Complete Breakdown
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsweetened almond milk (100ml) | ~13–18 kcal | 0.4g | 0.9g | 1.1g |
| Sweetened almond milk (100ml) | ~40–60 kcal | 0.4g | 5–7g | 1.1g |
| Vanilla almond milk, sweetened (100ml) | ~55–70 kcal | 0.4g | 7–9g | 1.1g |
| Glass of unsweetened almond milk (200ml) | ~26–36 kcal | 0.8g | 1.8g | 2.2g |
| Glass of sweetened almond milk (200ml) | ~80–120 kcal | 0.8g | 10–14g | 2.2g |
| In coffee (splash, 30ml unsweetened) | ~4–5 kcal | 0.1g | 0.3g | 0.3g |
| In cereal / granola (150ml unsweetened) | ~20–27 kcal | 0.6g | 1.4g | 1.7g |
Almond Milk vs Other Milks
| Milk Type | Calories per 100ml | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Unsweetened almond milk (100ml) | ~15 kcal | 0.4g protein |
| Oat milk, unsweetened (100ml) | ~46 kcal | 1.3g protein |
| Semi-skimmed cow's milk (100ml) | ~50 kcal | 3.4g protein |
| Whole cow's milk (100ml) | ~68 kcal | 3.4g protein |
| Soy milk, unsweetened (100ml) | ~33 kcal | 3.3g protein |
| Skimmed cow's milk (100ml) | ~35 kcal | 3.4g protein |
| Coconut milk drink (100ml) | ~22 kcal | 0.2g protein |
Is Almond Milk Good for Weight Loss?
Unsweetened almond milk is one of the most useful tools for reducing calorie intake without significantly changing the taste or texture of recipes. Replacing 200ml of semi-skimmed cow's milk (100 calories) with 200ml of unsweetened almond milk (30 calories) saves 70 calories per glass — and this saving compounds across every coffee, cereal, smoothie and recipe that calls for milk throughout the day. For a household that consumes 1 litre of milk daily, switching to unsweetened almond milk saves approximately 350 calories per day.
The key limitation is protein: almond milk provides 0.4g per 100ml versus 3.4g for dairy. If you are using almond milk in cereal, oats or a shake, ensure protein comes from other sources (yogurt, eggs, protein powder) in the same meal.
🥗 Lower Calorie: Use unsweetened almond milk (13–18 kcal/100ml) instead of sweetened (40–60 kcal/100ml). Over a day of use in coffee and cereal, this saves 100–200 calories without any taste compromise if you are not used to a sweetened version.
💪 Higher Protein: Add a scoop of unflavoured protein powder to your almond milk smoothie. Almond milk provides the low-calorie liquid base and the protein powder addresses the protein gap (0.4g/100ml vs 3.4g for dairy), giving you a 25g-protein, 200-calorie shake.
🔄 Smarter Swap: Use almond milk in overnight oats instead of semi-skimmed milk. Saves 50 calories per 150ml serving while maintaining the same soaking effect. Top with Greek yogurt instead to recover the protein difference.
Burn This Food
To burn ~30 kcal (70 kg adult):
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Brisk walking | ~7 min |
| Jogging | ~3.5 min |
| Cycling | ~4 min |
| Swimming | ~4 min |
FAQs
How many calories in almond milk?
Unsweetened almond milk contains approximately 13–18 calories per 100ml. A 200ml glass is approximately 26–36 calories. Sweetened almond milk is 40–60 calories per 100ml; vanilla almond milk is 55–70 calories per 100ml.
Is almond milk lower in calories than cow's milk?
Yes, significantly. Unsweetened almond milk has 13–18 kcal per 100ml versus 35 kcal for skimmed milk, 50 kcal for semi-skimmed, and 68 kcal for whole milk. Almond milk saves 17–55 calories per 100ml compared to dairy.
Does almond milk have protein?
Almond milk is very low in protein — approximately 0.4–1g per 100ml versus 3.4g for dairy milk. If you rely on milk for protein, soy milk is a better plant-based alternative at 3.3g protein per 100ml.
Which almond milk has the fewest calories?
Unsweetened, unflavoured almond milk has the fewest calories at 13–18 kcal per 100ml. Always read labels as brands differ — some "unsweetened" varieties still contain 25–30 kcal per 100ml. Check the per-100ml figure rather than per-serving.
📊 Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are estimates. See Methodology.