Milk has the most important and basic nutritious requirement of our body, which should be fulfilled no matter what. If we look a few years back, the most widely consumed milk was cow’s milk, which unfortunately has started to decline in popularity. From 2013 to 2023, the sales of cow’s milk are expected to drop by 27%. Non-dairy milks have substituted the dairy milk but, have you ever wondered which animal milk is the closest to the human milk? How healthy are they and what nutrients do they pack in? The infographic below guides you through. Let’s dive in.
Other animals that provide healthier milk for human consumption are goat, buffalo, camel and zebra. People do their research in order to find which animal’s milk is closest to human milk and is actually “healthy” for them. Speaking the fact, it all varies with the sensitivity, habitat and requirement of every individual. Cow milk might not be suitable for one individual but would do wonders for another. Before choosing the appropriate milk for yourself, you must know which nutrients your body can tolerate.
Goat Milk
Goat’s milk is highly nutritious and is accepted by people more in recent years. One cup of goat’s milk has the following supplements;
Many people who are lactose intolerant are unable to consume cow’s milk will be able to digest goat’s milk. It also lowers the risk of casein intolerance, bloating, increases digestibility, and is naturally homogenized.
Buffalo Milk
Due to the relation of American buffaloes with cows, it is a great option for healthier milk. One cup of buffalo milk has;
Buffalo milk is creamier than other milk and tastes sweeter. Due to its fat contents, amazing cheese, ice cream and butter is made out of it.
Camel Milk
Camel milk is a rare substitute for other animal milk, but various cultures are still consuming it for years. The nutrients in one cup of camel milk are;
Camel milk contains immunoglobulins and lactoferrin hence are effective in boosting the immunity and fighting against pathogenic organisms. Many studies prescribe camel milk for children suffering from autism.
Zebra Milk
The animal milk closest to human milk is Zebra’s which contains;
Despite the close relevance, Zebra milk is hard to find in normal grocery stores.
Note that; every animal’s milk differs from that of others in several ways. Seal milk contains about 61% of fat; on the other hand, the black rhinos of Africa have 0.2% fat in their milk, all depends on the nutritious requirements of their babies.
Finding the right milk for yourself requires good research that includes, tastes, nutritional profile, texture, cost and above all, availability. Whichever milk you choose, all are delicious, healthy, and the most important element of a balanced diet.
Goat Milk
Goat’s milk is highly nutritious and is accepted by people more in recent years. One cup of goat’s milk has the following supplements;
- 168 calories
- 9 grams of proteins and 10 grams of fats
- 27mg of cholesterol
- Contains more Vitamin A and C, Potassium, and Copper than cow’s milk but the same amount of Vitamin D.
Many people who are lactose intolerant are unable to consume cow’s milk will be able to digest goat’s milk. It also lowers the risk of casein intolerance, bloating, increases digestibility, and is naturally homogenized.
Buffalo Milk
Due to the relation of American buffaloes with cows, it is a great option for healthier milk. One cup of buffalo milk has;
- 237 calories
- More fats than in cow’s milk, i.e., 17 grams
- 46mg of cholesterol
- It fulfils 32% of your daily calcium, 12% potassium, 9.4% of vitamin C, 8.7% of vitamin A and 1.6% of iron needs.
- It has the highest protein content, i.e., 9.2 grams/cup.
Buffalo milk is creamier than other milk and tastes sweeter. Due to its fat contents, amazing cheese, ice cream and butter is made out of it.
Camel Milk
Camel milk is a rare substitute for other animal milk, but various cultures are still consuming it for years. The nutrients in one cup of camel milk are;
- 107 calories
- Very less fat content, i.e., lesser than 5 grams
- Low protein content, i.e., 5.4 grams
- 58% of the RDA for thiamine, 16% for Vitamin B2, 10% Vitamin C, 12% of potassium and phosphorus.
- Fulfils 32% of daily calcium requirement
Camel milk contains immunoglobulins and lactoferrin hence are effective in boosting the immunity and fighting against pathogenic organisms. Many studies prescribe camel milk for children suffering from autism.
Zebra Milk
The animal milk closest to human milk is Zebra’s which contains;
- 2.2% fats (4% in human’s milk)
- 1.6% of proteins (1.3% in human’s milk)
- 7% of lactose (7.2% in human’s milk)
- 89% of water (90% in human’s milk)
Despite the close relevance, Zebra milk is hard to find in normal grocery stores.
Note that; every animal’s milk differs from that of others in several ways. Seal milk contains about 61% of fat; on the other hand, the black rhinos of Africa have 0.2% fat in their milk, all depends on the nutritious requirements of their babies.
Finding the right milk for yourself requires good research that includes, tastes, nutritional profile, texture, cost and above all, availability. Whichever milk you choose, all are delicious, healthy, and the most important element of a balanced diet.
Infographic by: Drinkfiltered.com
