Creamer
Planet Oat Oatmilk Creamer
32 fl oz/1 qt/946 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 37
Planet Oat Oatmilk Creamer scores 37 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 11 points Sugars 26.7 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better coffee creamers and half and half
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Organic Oat Creamer Unsweetened Sown · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL Less sugar · No added sugars Score 82 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Oat Creamer Califia Farms · 25.4 fl oz/1.5 PT/750 mL Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 69 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Oat Creamer Unsweetened Elmhurst Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 72 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Oat Creamer Pumpkin Spice Elmhurst Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 75 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Cinnamon Swirl Oat Creamer Nut Pods · 11.2 fl oz/330 mL Less sugar · No added sugars Score 67 out of 100 , 30 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Oatmilk Creamer
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 1.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Pea protein minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 26.7 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 167 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 63.5 = 36.5 → 37
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 167 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.7 g |
| Sugars | 26.7 g |
| Added sugars | 26.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 portion (15 ml)
Ingredients
- OATMILK (FILTERED WATER, OATS)
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- SUNFLOWER OIL
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
- PEA PROTEIN
- BAKING SODA
- SEA SALT
- VITAMIN C (STABILIZER) AND GELLAN GUM
Label text, as published
OATMILK (FILTERED WATER, OATS), CANE SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, PEA PROTEIN, BAKING SODA, SEA SALT, VITAMIN C (STABILIZER) AND GELLAN GUM.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“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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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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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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“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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“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