Half the total sugar. Real ingredients. No gums. GROUNDED has at least 50% less total sugar than the selected Horizon Organic Lowfat Chocolate Milk Box at the same volume, with a creamy dairy-free recipe and no gums.
Published by GROUNDED. US product labels checked October 2, 2026. This page compares GROUNDED Chocolate Milk with Organic Lowfat Chocolate Milk Box, 8 fl oz.
Half the sugar in an equal serving
The selected Horizon Organic box lists 22g total sugar per 8 fl oz. An equal portion of GROUNDED has about 10.4g. That is at least 50% less total sugar, with about 9.4g protein versus Horizon’s 8g. GROUNDED’s full 8.5 fl oz carton contains 10g protein and 11g total sugar.
GROUNDED vs Horizon Organic 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 | Horizon Organic Organic Lowfat Chocolate Milk Box, 8 fl oz |
|---|---|---|
| Total sugar | 10.4g | 22g |
| Protein | 9.4g | 8g |
| Added sugar | 10.4g | 10g |
| Calories | 151 | 150 |
| Saturated fat | 3.8g | 1.5g |
| Milk base | Coconut milk | Cow’s milk |
| Gums | None | Gellan gum |
| Sweetening ingredients | Organic raw cane sugar | Organic cane sugar |
| Dairy-free | Yes | No |
Less sugar while keeping chocolate milk a treat
In our review research, people wanted chocolate milk that felt enjoyable and more considered, with taste and creamy texture still at the center. GROUNDED brings that brief together: smooth, creamy chocolate milk, a clearly lower total sugar number and real ingredients. Its ready-to-drink carton fits breakfast, a desk break or an everyday chocolate treat.
Real ingredients, with no gums or artificial sweeteners
Horizon’s selected lowfat chocolate milk recipe uses organic milk, cane sugar, cocoa, natural flavor and gellan gum, with vitamins A and D. GROUNDED’s recipe starts with coconut milk, cocoa and pure vanilla extract, with pea and sunflower protein, olive oil, citrus fiber and Himalayan salt. It contains no gums or 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.
Does organic chocolate milk automatically have less sugar?
An organic label does not tell you how much sugar is in a drink. Compare the total sugar line at the same serving size. Here, GROUNDED has at least 50% less total sugar than the specific Horizon Organic Lowfat Chocolate Milk Box compared.
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.