Unsweetened plain oat-based drinks
Planet Oat Extra Creamy Oatmilk Original
52 fl oz (1.54 L)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 59
Planet Oat Extra Creamy Oatmilk Original scores 59 out of 100 (Okay) 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 9 points Sugars 4 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 120 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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Non-Dairy Oat Beverage Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 97 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Extra creamy Oat milk Great Value · 59 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 88 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Milked Oats Unsweetened Elmhurst Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 97 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Multicolored creamy or potatoes Hungry? · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Organic Oat & Seed Oat Milk Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Extra Creamy Oatmilk Original
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 1.5 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 4 g / 100 ml minus 9 points
- Energy 120 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Fiber 3 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
100 − 41 = 59
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Ingredients Oatmilk (Filtered Water, Oats)
- Sunflower Oil
- Calcium Carbonate
- Dipotassium Phosphate ( Stabilizer)
- Guar Gum
- Sea Salt
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Gellan Gum
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Vitamin D2
- Riboflavin ( Vitamin B2)
- Vitamin B12
Label text, as published
Ingredients Oatmilk ( Filtered Water, Oats), Sunflower Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Dipotassium Phosphate ( Stabilizer), Guar Gum, Sea Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Riboflavin ( Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic, Tetra pak
Context only: no points in v1.
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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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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“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