Soy-based drinks
Silk Original Soymilk
64 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 38
Silk Original Soymilk scores 38 out of 100 (Poor) 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 12 points Sugars 6 g / 100 ml: Very 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 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 , 62 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Soymilk Plain West Life · 1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 62 points higher -
Organic soy unsweetened Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 62 points higher -
Original Soy Non-Dairy Beverage 365 Whole Foods Market · 1/2 gallon No added sugars · No sugar Score 78 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Unsweetened protein soymilk non-dairy beverage 365 Whole Foods Market · 32 fl oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 76 out of 100 , 38 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Original Soymilk
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 6 g / 100 ml minus 12 points
- Energy 46 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 62 = 38
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 46 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars | 6 g |
| Added sugars | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 g)
Ingredients
- Soymilk (Filtered Water, Soybeans)
- Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Riboflavin [B2], Vitamin B12)
- Sea Salt
- Natural Flavor
- Gellan Gum
Label text, as published
Soymilk ( Filtered Water, Soybeans), Cane Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of: Vitamin and Mineral Blend ( Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Riboflavin [B2], Vitamin B12), Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Gellan Gum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Coated paper carton
Context only: no points in v1.
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 -
Soymilk Silk · 64 fl oz (1.89 L) Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
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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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
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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