Rice milk vs soy milk...pros and cons/comparison?

Answer 1

I prefer soy milk over rice milk. Rice is tasteless. Even though soy sometimes messes my stomach up a bit, I still prefer it.
Anyways... rice has less protein (probably too little) and less fats, but both soy and rice have the same quantity of vitamin D and calcium, more or less.

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Answer 2

I drank soy milk for years and really enjoyed it. The flavor is good - especially the vanilla. I tried rice milk late last summer and I have been really loyal to that. (I don't think I'm going back to soy).
Before I stopped drinking cow's milk, I drank skim milk. The consistency of rice milk is very similar to a cow's skim. Soy milk is a bit thicker....

In my neck of the woods, both are very similar in price. You will probably also find that they both have added calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients. So, I think it's a toss up. You'll just have to try them, compare them and figure out which one you like better. :-)

Answer 3

I prefer Rice over Soy. Soy messes with my stomach. Rice milk is also less thick and smoother tasting.

Answer 4

Taste - wise, there is little difference between soy and rice milk. Health-wise, soy milk is much better for you. Many people like Vanilla best because it is sweetened. Different brands do vary quite a bit in flavor.

The best way to introduce soy milk into one's diet is to use it in cereal. It is hard to tell the difference in cereal. As I got used to it in cereal, then I started using it to make hot chocolate. Now (and I can't believe it myself sometimes), I like it better than milk, and I use plain organic, plain soy milk.

By the way, the newest "health scares," about soy are totally unfounded. Just check out Japan and China's statistics. Their diets are heavy in soy, and they not only have less breast cancer - but no higher thyroid problems than Americans. I think it is just a soy "backlash," coming from people who are being encouraged to eat more of it :^) And many of the "FDA-led," studies are paid for by the Dairy Industry!

Answer 5

I personally like soy milk(vanilla), have you tried the ice cream bars that have soy ice cream those are good but any way I that its healthier amd better than rice milk

Answer 6

Mmm... I like both. I kind of prefer the taste of rice milk... kind of. But I think soy milk has a better... feel. Kind of. They're both good.

Answer 7

I tried soy milk once to see if I was lactose intolerant because I got constant stomach aches, I wasn't though. I got chocolate soy milk and I hated it.

Answer 8

Now, why do you think human's naturally produce milk for youngsters? They produce it because it is so nutritious and their youngsters can live off it for the first period of their life. Why would they purposely make a food that was unhealthy?
Yes, I know cow's milk is different, but it isn't very. It has all the same nutrients, vitamins and minerals as human's, just different proportions, and thus it isn't inherently any unhealthier than human's. The anti-milk brigade really contradict themselves on this when claiming cow's milk is bad because it is so similar to human's, and if they tried to denounce breast milk they really wouldn't have a leg to stand on.
Soy milk is not designed for babies to drink by nature, whereas whole milk is (albeit calves). It is also useful throughout childhood because, while it isn't needed per se beyond infancy, people still need the nutrients it contains throughout life, and it is an excellent source.

To quote wikipedia

"Milk began containing differing amounts of fat during the 1950s. A serving (1 cup or 250 ml) of 2%-fat milk contains 285 mg of calcium, which represents 22% to 29% of the daily recommended intake (DRI) of calcium for an adult. Depending on the age, 8 grams of protein, and a number of other nutrients (either naturally or through fortification):
Vitamins D and K are essential for bone health.
Iodine is a mineral essential for thyroid function.
Vitamin B12 and riboflavin are necessary for cardiovascular health and energy production.
Biotin and pantothenic acid are B vitamins important for energy production.
Vitamin A is critical for immune function.
Potassium and magnesium are for cardiovascular health.
Selenium is a cancer-preventive trace mineral.
Thiamine is a B-vitamin important for cognitive function, especially memory
Conjugated linoleic acid is a beneficial fatty acid that inhibits several types of cancer in mice, it has been shown to kill human skin cancer, colorectal cancer and breast cancer cells in vitro studies, and may help lower cholesterol and prevent atherosclerosis; only available in milk from grass-fed cows.

Studies show possible links between low-fat milk consumption and reduced risk of arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease, and obesity. Overweight individuals who drink milk may benefit from decreased risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes."

Answer 9

I would defintly look into the side affects of soy. It is not near as safe and "good for you" as most people(led by the FDA) think. It is linked to thyroid problems and elevated estrogen levels. Quite a bit of info is availible on-line, just google soy and thyroid.