Nutrition institute tests oat, soy, coconut and almond milk to find which plant-based milk is best in terms of calories and protein quality.

Ever notice how certain sections of the grocery store can bottleneck? The store may not be crowded overall, but in certain areas, shoppers stop, shoulder-to-shoulder, often looking confused.

Plant-based milk alternatives differ widely in taste, but whether you choose oat, soy, coconut or almond also makes a difference in terms of calories. For those watching their daily calorie intake, almond or coconut milk are the best options,

For example, Danone has owned the Silk and So Delicious brands since an acquisition in 2014, and long-standing U.S. dairy company HP Hood LLC launched Planet Oat in 2018. Lactalis Canada also recently converted its facility in Sudbury to manufacture its new plant-based Enjoy! brand, with beverages made from oats, almonds and hazelnuts.