Oat-based drinks
Trader Joe's Non-Dairy Oat Beverage
Score
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 97
Trader Joe's Non-Dairy Oat Beverage scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Sugars 4 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- plus 5 points Simple whole food: A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. Info
- minus 4 points Energy 110 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Non-Dairy Oat Beverage
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 4 g / 100 ml minus 9 points
- Energy 110 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Fiber 3 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Simple whole food plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 3 = 97
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 4 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WATER, HYDROLYZED OATS.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov