Less sugar. More protein. Real ingredients. No gums. GROUNDED offers less total sugar and over nine times the protein of Silk’s selected Shelf-Stable Dark Chocolate Almondmilk in an equal 8 fl oz serving, with a smooth coconut milk recipe and no gums.
Published by GROUNDED. US product labels checked October 2, 2026. This page compares GROUNDED Chocolate Milk with Shelf-Stable Dark Chocolate Almondmilk, 8 fl oz.
A chocolate milk with more behind the flavor
Silk’s selected 8 fl oz dark chocolate almondmilk lists 1g protein and 17g total sugar. An equal 8 fl oz portion of GROUNDED has about 9.4g protein and 10.4g total sugar. GROUNDED’s full carton is 8.5 fl oz and delivers 10g protein with 11g total sugar.
GROUNDED vs Silk 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 | Silk Shelf-Stable Dark Chocolate Almondmilk, 8 fl oz |
|---|---|---|
| Total sugar | 10.4g | 17g |
| Protein | 9.4g | 1g |
| Added sugar | 10.4g | 17g |
| Calories | 151 | 90 |
| Saturated fat | 3.8g | 0g |
| Milk base | Coconut milk | Almonds |
| Gums | None | Locust bean gum and gellan gum |
| Sweetening ingredients | Organic raw cane sugar | Cane sugar |
| Dairy-free | Yes | Yes |
Creamy texture matters as much as the chocolate
Category reviewers praised creamy, smooth chocolate drinks and raised concerns about thin or watery texture and weak chocolate flavor. Those themes inform how we describe GROUNDED: properly chocolatey, smooth and creamy, with balanced sweetness. Coconut milk is at the center of that recipe, with cocoa delivering the chocolate flavor.
Real ingredients, with no gums or artificial sweeteners
The selected Silk recipe uses almonds, cane sugar, cocoa, natural flavor, locust bean gum and gellan gum, alongside added vitamins and minerals. GROUNDED uses coconut milk, cocoa, pure vanilla extract, pea and sunflower protein, olive oil, citrus fiber and Himalayan salt. There are no gums or artificial sweeteners in GROUNDED. [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 Silk chocolate milk is compared here?
This page compares Silk Shelf-Stable Dark Chocolate Almondmilk in the 8 fl oz format. Silk’s refrigerated drinks and other carton sizes may use different recipes and nutrition 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.