Soy-based drinks
Simple Truth Organic Vanilla Soymilk
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 44
Simple Truth Organic Vanilla Soymilk scores 44 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Sugars 3.8 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better plant milks
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Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 56 points higher -
Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 56 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Soymilk Plain West Life · 1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 56 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 56 points higher -
Hint of honey, vanilla Blue Diamond Almond Breeze · 1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 46 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Vanilla Soymilk
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 3.8 g / 100 ml minus 9 points
- Energy 38 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
100 − 56.5 = 43.5 → 44
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 38 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g |
| Added sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (1 cup)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC SOYMILK (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS)
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- CALCIUM CARBONATE
- VANILLA EXTRACT
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- SEA SALT
- GELLAN GUM
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE
- VITAMIN D2
- RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)
- VITAMIN B12
Label text, as published
ORGANIC SOYMILK (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, VANILLA EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT, GELLAN GUM, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), VITAMIN B12
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More soy-based drinks on GoodSwap
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Organic Unsweetened Soymilk Silk · 64 fl oz Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 78 out of 100 Good -
Original Soymilk Silk · 64 fl oz Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
Soymilk Silk · 64 fl oz (1.89 L) Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
Ultra Soy Milk - Original Pacific Foods · 946 mL Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 30 out of 100 Poor -
Organic Soy Unsweetened Original Kirkland Ultra-processed Score 70 out of 100 Good - Soy extra organic soymilk original Eden Foods Inc. No synthetic dyes Score 76 out of 100 Good
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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
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org