Less total sugar. No artificial sweeteners. No gums. GROUNDED offers a creamy chocolate milk with less total sugar than fairlife’s selected Chocolate 2% Ultra-Filtered Milk, without artificial sweeteners or gums. It is also dairy-free.
Published by GROUNDED. US product labels checked October 2, 2026. This page compares GROUNDED Chocolate Milk with Chocolate 2% Ultra-Filtered Milk, 52 fl oz bottle.
Less total sugar, without artificial sweeteners
GROUNDED has about 10.4g total sugar per 8 fl oz, compared with 12g in the selected fairlife chocolate milk serving. GROUNDED uses organic raw cane sugar for sweetness. fairlife’s recipe combines sugar with acesulfame potassium and sucralose. The table also shows each drink’s added sugar separately.
GROUNDED vs fairlife 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 | fairlife Chocolate 2% Ultra-Filtered Milk, 52 fl oz bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Total sugar | 10.4g | 12g |
| Protein | 9.4g | 13g |
| Added sugar | 10.4g | 6g |
| Calories | 151 | 140 |
| Saturated fat | 3.8g | 3g |
| Milk base | Coconut milk | Cow’s milk; lactose-free |
| Gums | None | Carrageenan |
| Sweetening ingredients | Organic raw cane sugar | Sugar, acesulfame potassium and sucralose |
| Dairy-free | Yes | No |
Real cane sweetness, without artificial sweeteners
Some chocolate milk reviews raised concerns about sweetness and artificial aftertaste, including the use of high-intensity sweeteners. GROUNDED answers the ingredient preference directly: real cane sugar, with no acesulfame potassium, sucralose, stevia or monk fruit. We made it for a smooth, creamy chocolate milk experience that is not too sweet.
Real ingredients, with no gums or artificial sweeteners
GROUNDED’s recipe contains no artificial sweeteners and no gums. Its ingredients include coconut milk, cocoa, pure vanilla extract, pea and sunflower protein, olive oil, citrus fiber and Himalayan salt. fairlife’s selected recipe contains ultra-filtered reduced-fat milk, sugar, cocoa, lactase, carrageenan, acesulfame potassium, sucralose and natural and artificial flavors, among its listed ingredients. [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 fairlife chocolate milk dairy-free?
No. The selected fairlife Chocolate 2% Ultra-Filtered Milk is lactose-free dairy milk and contains cow’s milk. GROUNDED Chocolate Milk is dairy-free. This comparison uses fairlife’s chocolate milk, not its Core Power protein shakes.
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.