Soy-based drinks
Silk Organic Unsweetened Soymilk
64 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 78
Silk Organic Unsweetened Soymilk scores 78 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 3 points Energy 33 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Unsweetened Soymilk
Ingredients
- 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
- Energy 33 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 22.5 = 77.5 → 78
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 33 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 Portion (1 cup)
Ingredients
- Organic Soymilk (Filtered Water, Organic Soybeans)
- Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Riboflavin [B2], Vitamin B12)
- Sea Salt
- Gellan Gum
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C To Protect Freshness)
- Natural Flavor
Label text, as published
Organic Soymilk (Filtered Water, Organic Soybeans), Contains 2% or Less of: Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Riboflavin [B2], Vitamin B12), Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C To Protect Freshness), Natural Flavor.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More soy-based drinks on GoodSwap
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Simply Nature Organic Soymilk Original Simply Nature · 1.89 L Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 50 out of 100 Okay -
Soymilk Giant · 0.5 gal/1.89 L Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 49 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Original Soy Non-Dairy Beverage 365 Everyday Value · 64 fl oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 50 out of 100 Okay
More from Silk
Sources
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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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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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
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