Plant-based milk alternatives
Elmhurst Oat Barista
32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 61
Elmhurst Oat Barista scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 6 points Sugars 1.7 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Oat Barista
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 1.7 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Energy 38 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
100 − 39.5 = 60.5 → 61
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 38 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Added sugars | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CANE SUGAR, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Elmhurst
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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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