GROUNDED vs Oatly Chocolate Milk

Less sugar. Creamy coconut milk. 10g protein per carton. GROUNDED brings a creamy coconut milk recipe, less total sugar and more than three times the protein of Oatly’s selected Chocolate Unshareables in an equal 8 fl oz serving.

Try GROUNDED Chocolate Milk

Published by GROUNDED. US product labels checked October 2, 2026. This page compares GROUNDED Chocolate Milk with Oatmilk Chocolate Unshareables, 8 fl oz.

More than three times the protein, with less total sugar

The selected Oatly Chocolate Unshareables carton lists 3g protein and 16g total sugar per 8 fl oz. An equal portion of GROUNDED has about 9.4g protein and 10.4g total sugar. In the full GROUNDED 8.5 fl oz carton, that becomes 10g protein and 11g total sugar.

GROUNDED vs Oatly at a glance

Nutrition is compared at an equal 8 US fl oz serving. GROUNDED’s full carton is 8.5 fl oz and contains 10g protein and 11g total sugar. Its table values are scaled to 8 fl oz and rounded to one decimal place; the competitor figures use the label’s 8 fl oz or one-cup serving. [1] [2]

Equal 8 fl oz servings, with ingredient differences
What you get GROUNDED Chocolate Milk Oatly Oatmilk Chocolate Unshareables, 8 fl oz
Total sugar 10.4g 16g
Protein 9.4g 3g
Added sugar 10.4g 16g
Calories 151 150
Saturated fat 3.8g 0.5g
Milk base Coconut milk Oats
Gums None None listed
Sweetening ingredients Organic raw cane sugar Cane sugar
Dairy-free Yes Yes

Chocolate flavor first, useful protein built in

The review research showed why nutrition benefits need to sit behind the chocolate milk experience: people talk about rich chocolate, a creamy body and sweetness that feels balanced. We made GROUNDED around those priorities. You get a chocolatey drink to enjoy chilled, with 10g protein in a ready-to-drink carton.

Real ingredients, with no gums or artificial sweeteners

Oatly’s selected chocolate recipe uses an oat base, cane sugar, cocoa, rapeseed oil and natural flavors, with added vitamins and minerals. GROUNDED starts with coconut milk and cocoa, with pure vanilla extract and pea and sunflower protein. Both ingredient lists omit gums. GROUNDED also contains no artificial sweeteners. [1] [2]

GROUNDED’s full recipe: Coconut milk, organic raw cane sugar, pea protein, organic sunflower protein, olive oil, cocoa powder, organic pure vanilla extract, citrus fiber and Himalayan salt.

How is GROUNDED different from Oatly chocolate oatmilk?

GROUNDED uses coconut milk with pea and sunflower protein. The selected Oatly drink uses oats. GROUNDED has less total sugar and more than three times the protein at the same 8 fl oz serving.

How much sugar is in a full GROUNDED carton?

A full 8.5 fl oz carton of GROUNDED Chocolate Milk contains 11g total sugar and 10g protein. It gets its sweetness from organic raw cane sugar, with no artificial sweeteners. This page uses equal 8 fl oz servings for the comparison. Total sugar includes both naturally occurring and added sugars.

Why try GROUNDED Chocolate Milk?

We made GROUNDED for people who love chocolate milk and want less sugar, real ingredients and no gums. Smooth, creamy and not too sweet, with cocoa, coconut milk and pure vanilla extract, plus 10g protein in every 8.5 fl oz carton. No artificial sweeteners. Dairy-free and vegan.

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Compare more brands in our chocolate milk brands comparison or read our dairy-free chocolate milk guide.

Ingredients, allergens and sources

GROUNDED contains coconut and is made in a facility that also handles milk, gluten and soy. Check the current pack’s allergen and storage instructions. The comparison uses the exact recipes named here; other flavors and formats may differ. Label rounding makes scaled figures approximate.

  1. GROUNDED Chocolate Milk: US nutrition and ingredients
  2. Oatly: Oatmilk Chocolate Unshareables, 8 fl oz official nutrition and ingredients