Milk substitutes
Simple Truth Extra Creamy Almondmilk
1.89 L
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 73
Simple Truth Extra Creamy Almondmilk scores 73 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Calcium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. 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 Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Califia Farms Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Simple almond milk Mooala Organic · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Multicolored creamy or potatoes Hungry? · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Extra Creamy Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 27 = 73
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 29 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 240mL
Ingredients
- Almond milk (filtered water, almonds)
- high oleic sunflower oil
- mineral and vitamin blend (tricalcium phosphate, potassium citrate, alpha tocopherol acetate [vitamin E], vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12)
- sea salt
- guar gum
- gellan gum
Label text, as published
Almond milk (filtered water, almonds), high oleic sunflower oil, mineral and vitamin blend (tricalcium phosphate, potassium citrate, alpha tocopherol acetate [vitamin E], vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, vitamin B12), sea salt, guar gum, gellan gum. Contains: almonds.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More milk substitutes on GoodSwap
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Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla almondmilk Blue Diamond · 240 mL Ultra-processed Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Oat blend Chobani · 52 fl oz Ultra-processedContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 77 out of 100 Good -
Chocolate Banana Plant-Based Shake Koia · 12 fl oz/355 mL Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 16 out of 100 Bad -
Oatmilk Planet Oat · 86 fl oz (2.54 L) Ultra-processedContains whole grains Score 75 out of 100 Good -
Sweet and creamy oat milk creamer Oatly · 32 fl oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 36 out of 100 Poor -
Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk (Fortified) Califia Farms Ultra-processed Score 69 out of 100 Good
More from Simple Truth
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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