Half the total sugar. Creamy chocolate milk. No gums. GROUNDED has at least 50% less total sugar than the selected Organic Valley 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk single serve at an equal volume, with a creamy coconut milk recipe and no gums.
Published by GROUNDED. US product labels checked October 2, 2026. This page compares GROUNDED Chocolate Milk with Organic 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk, Single Serve, 8 fl oz.
Half the sugar, with more protein at the same volume
The selected Organic Valley 8 fl oz single serve lists 21g total sugar and 8g protein. An equal 8 fl oz portion of GROUNDED has about 10.4g total sugar and 9.4g protein. Its full 8.5 fl oz carton contains 11g total sugar and 10g protein.
GROUNDED vs Organic Valley 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 | Organic Valley Organic 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk, Single Serve, 8 fl oz |
|---|---|---|
| Total sugar | 10.4g | 21g |
| 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 unrefined cane sugar |
| Dairy-free | Yes | No |
Less sugary, still properly chocolatey
The category research included requests for less sugar alongside complaints about thin texture and not enough chocolate flavor. We built GROUNDED around keeping the pleasure: cocoa for chocolate flavor, coconut milk for creaminess and balanced sweetness. Lower total sugar supports the experience you came for, with useful protein in every carton.
Real ingredients, with no gums or artificial sweeteners
Organic Valley’s selected single-serve recipe lists organic lowfat milk, unrefined cane sugar, cocoa, natural flavor and gellan gum, with vitamins A and D. GROUNDED combines coconut milk, cocoa and pure vanilla extract with pea and sunflower protein, olive oil, citrus fiber and Himalayan salt. Its recipe is made without 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.
Which Organic Valley chocolate milk is in this comparison?
The product here is Organic Valley Organic 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk in the 8 fl oz single-serve format. It contains dairy. Other Organic Valley chocolate milk formats, including lactose-free products, can have different labels.
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.