About a third less total sugar. Real ingredients. No gums. GROUNDED has about a third less total sugar than the selected Straus Family Creamery Organic Whole Chocolate Milk in an equal serving, with a creamy dairy-free recipe and no gums or artificial sweeteners.
Published by GROUNDED. US product labels checked October 2, 2026. This page compares GROUNDED Chocolate Milk with Organic Whole Chocolate Milk – Lactose Free.
Less total sugar in the same chocolate milk serving
Straus’s selected Organic Whole Chocolate Milk lists 16g total sugar per one-cup serving. An equal 8 fl oz portion of GROUNDED has about 10.4g total sugar. That is about a third less. GROUNDED’s full 8.5 fl oz carton contains 11g total sugar and 10g protein.
GROUNDED vs Straus Family Creamery 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]
| What you get | GROUNDED Chocolate Milk | Straus Family Creamery Organic Whole Chocolate Milk – Lactose Free |
|---|---|---|
| Total sugar | 10.4g | 16g |
| Protein | 9.4g | 16g |
| Added sugar | 10.4g | 9g |
| Calories | 151 | 230 |
| Saturated fat | 3.8g | 7g |
| Milk base | Coconut milk | Cow’s milk; lactose-free |
| Gums | None | None listed |
| Sweetening ingredients | Organic raw cane sugar | Organic cane sugar |
| Dairy-free | Yes | No |
Chocolate milk pleasure with balanced sweetness
The review research shows why creamy texture and chocolate flavor belong at the front of the story, alongside a preference for less overwhelming sweetness. GROUNDED is made for people who want that familiar chocolate milk experience with less sugar and real ingredients. You get smooth, creamy chocolate milk in a ready-to-drink 8.5 fl oz carton.
Real ingredients, with no gums or artificial sweeteners
Straus’s selected lactose-free chocolate milk lists organic whole milk, cane sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and lactase. GROUNDED uses a coconut milk base with cocoa, pure vanilla extract, cane sugar, pea and sunflower protein, olive oil, citrus fiber and Himalayan salt. Both listed recipes omit gums. GROUNDED pairs that ingredient approach with less total sugar and a dairy-free recipe. [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.
Is Straus lactose-free chocolate milk dairy-free?
No. The selected Straus Organic Whole Chocolate Milk is lactose-free but still contains cow’s milk. GROUNDED Chocolate Milk is dairy-free. Lactose-free and dairy-free describe different things.
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.
Shop GROUNDED Chocolate Milk or explore Chocolate and Mint Chocolate.
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.