Almond-based drinks
Silk Almondmilk
64 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 42
Silk Almondmilk scores 42 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 6 points Added sugars 2.9 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 Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 58 points higher -
Unsweet Vanilla Almondmilk New Barn Organics · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 94 out of 100 , 52 points higher -
almond MALK ORGANIC VANILLA Malk · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Unsweetened Almond Almondmilk New Barn Organics Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 97 out of 100 , 55 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 56 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Almondmilk
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors 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
- Added sugars 2.9 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Saturated fat 2.5 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 60 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 58.5 = 41.5 → 42
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 60 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Added sugars | 2.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 portion (1 cup)
Ingredients
- Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds)
- Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2)
- Sea Salt
- Gellan Gum
- Ascorbic Acid ( Vitamin C to Protect Freshness)
- Natural Flavor
Label text, as published
Almondmilk ( Filtered Water, Almonds), Cane Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of: Vitamin and Mineral Blend ( Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, Ascorbic Acid ( Vitamin C to Protect Freshness), Natural Flavor.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic, Coated Paper
Context only: no points in v1.
More almond-based drinks on GoodSwap
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Almond Breeze almondmilk UNSWEETENED Vanilla Blue Diamond Almonds Ultra-processed Score 68 out of 100 Good -
Almondmilk Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Ultra-processed Score 66 out of 100 Good -
Almondmilk Silk · 1 L Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugars Score 37 out of 100 Poor -
Almond Creamer Silk Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 37 out of 100 Poor -
Milked Almonds Unsweetened Elmhurst · 32 fl oz (946 mL) No additives Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from Silk
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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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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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