Almond-based drinks
Blue Diamond Almonds Almond Breeze almondmilk UNSWEETENED Vanilla
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 68
Blue Diamond Almonds Almond Breeze almondmilk UNSWEETENED Vanilla scores 68 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 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 3 points Energy 30 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.
Better plant milks
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Organic Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Vanilla Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Unsweetened Almond Almondmilk New Barn Organics Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 97 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Almond Breeze almondmilk UNSWEETENED Vanilla
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 30 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
100 − 32.5 = 67.5 → 68
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 30 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds)
- Calcium Carbonate
- Natural Flavors
- Sea Salt
- Potassium Citrate
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Gellan Gum
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Vitamin D2
- D- Alpha- Tocopherol ( Natural Vitamin E)
Label text, as published
Almondmilk ( Filtered Water, Almonds), Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2,D- Alpha- Tocopherol ( Natural Vitamin E).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More almond-based drinks on GoodSwap
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Almondmilk Califia Farms · 48 fl oz Ultra-processed Score 66 out of 100 Good -
Almondmilk Blue Diamond · 1.89 L Ultra-processed Score 72 out of 100 Good -
almond MALK organic unsweetened MALK Organics · 28 fl oz Certified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Coconut & Almondmilk Blend Califia Farms Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweeteners Score 62 out of 100 Good -
almond MALK ORGANIC VANILLA Malk · 28 fl oz Certified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from Blue Diamond Almonds
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Nut Thins Hint of Sea Salt Blue Diamond Almonds · 4.25 oz 120.5 g Score 81 out of 100 Excellent -
Almond Breeze almondmilk Blue Diamond Almonds · 96 fl oz/2.84 L Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Nut Thins Pecan Rice Cracker Snacks with Pecans Blue Diamond Almonds · 4.25 oz/120.5 g Score 77 out of 100 Good -
Almondmilk Blue Diamond Almonds · 64 oz Score 39 out of 100 Poor
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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“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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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