What is the Best Milk to Drink on Keto

Did you know that cow milk isn’t your best choice of milk on the keto diet?After all, a single cup of whole cow milk can pack over 10 g of carbs! Of course, that’s not too much, but still enough to be taken into account. So, what are your alternatives?In this review, we’ll take a good look at 8 different types of milk and answer the question of what is the best milk to drink on keto!

Whole cow milk 

Nutrients in one cup: 

Energy - 149 kcal 

Protein - 7.69 g 

Carbohydrate - 11.7 g 

Fat - 7.93 g 

 The main problem with cow milk is that it’s extremely rich in carbohydrate. In other words, you can add a few tablespoons of milk to your morning coffee without worrying much, but that’s your limit. Of all options out there, whole cow milk is one of the worst types of milk to drink on the keto diet. By the way, lactose-free milk is just as high in carbs as whole milk. 

Rice milk 

Nutrients in one cup: 

Energy - 115 kcal 

Protein - 0.683 g 

Carbohydrate - 22.4 g 

Fat - 2.37 g 

Hands down, rice milk is THE worst milk substitute due to its over-the-top carb content. Nothing to add here, it’s just awful for keto. In fact, the only reason why we added it to this rundown is to help you stay away from it. 

Oat milk 

Nutrients in one cup: 

Energy - 91.2 kcal 

Protein - 3 g 

Carbohydrate - 17 g 

Fat - 1.49 g 

 Slightly better than rice milk, but still terrible. A total no-go at all times. 

Soy milk 

Nutrients in one cup: 

Energy - 105 kcal 

Protein - 6.34 g 

Carbohydrate - 12 g 

Fat - 3.59 g 

In terms of carbohydrate content, soy milk usually packs just as much (if not more) of the stuff as regular milk. Well, at least it’s not some 17 to 22 g like we’ve seen in oat and rice milk. 

In general, soy milk has considerably less fat and a bit less protein than regular milk, so the only reason why you might opt for it is if you’re vegetarian or vegan. 

Otherwise, stick to regular milk or look for something better for your ketosis, like the options below. 

Coconut milk 

Nutrients in one cup: 

Energy - 75.6 kcal 

Protein - 0.512 g 

Carbohydrate - 7.12 g 

Fat - 5.08 g 

Coconuts are fabulous on the keto diet, with coconut oil being one of the best sources of healthy fats EVER. So, does that mean coconut milk is also great? 

Well, it’s certainly more keto-friendly than whole milk and soy milk due to its significantly lower carb content. On the other hand, coconut milk packs a measly 0.5 g of protein and somewhat less fat than cow milk, so it’s not very nutritious. 

In other words, it works great as a coffee creamer or a keto-friendly milk substitute for different recipes, but you won’t get a lot of nutrients from it. 

Flax milk 

Nutrients in one cup: 

Energy - 24 kcal 

Protein - 0 g 

Carbohydrate - 1.01 g 

Fat - 2.5 g 

Flax milk is probably one of the best types of milk substitutes for those times when you’re really restricted in terms of calories or carbs. With just 1 g of carbs per cup, it’s a fairly safe choice for your ketosis, no matter how you look at it! 

The bad news is that flax milk is relatively hard to come by, with coconut and soy milk being much more popular options. 

Almond milk 

Nutrients in one cup: 

Energy - 40.8 kcal 

Protein - 1.01 g 

Carbohydrate - 1.99 g 

Fat - 3 g 

Accessible, affordable, mildly nutritious, and fairly safe for ketosis. Almond milk is probably one of the best types of milk during the keto diet. It’s not exactly fabulous in terms of nutrients, but it can serve as a reliable everyday option for most people. 

Pea milk 

Nutrients in one cup: 

Energy - 70 kcal 

Protein - 8 g 

Carbohydrate - <1 g 

Fat - 4.5 g 

Pea milk is a relatively new type of cow milk substitute created by Ripple. In terms of macronutrient content, this option is probably the closest you can get to a keto-perfect milk. With less than 1 g of carbs per cup, this beauty packs almost 5 g of healthy fat and 8 g of protein! 

The only downside is that this product is not suitable for people with allergies to legumes (peanuts, soy, beans, peas, and others). Also, pea milk can be hard to come across in some areas. 

However, if you’re not allergic to peas and the Ripple pea milk is sold near you—go for it, it’s just amazing for keto!