Oat-based drinks
Planet Oat Oatmilk
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 68
Planet Oat Oatmilk 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 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Potassium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better plant milks
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Original Unsweetened Oat Milk Willa's Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
oat milk organic ORIGINAL Milk Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Organic Oat & Seed Oat Milk Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Simple Oat Milk Mooala Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Oat Milk Mooala Organic Not ultra-processed · No seed oils 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
Oatmilk
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors 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
- Energy 29 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
100 − 32 = 68
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 29 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
- OATMILK (FILTERED WATER, OATS)
- SUNFLOWER OIL
- CALCIUM CARBONATE
- DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE (STABILIZER)
- GUAR GUM
- SEA SALT
- GELLAN GUM
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE
- VITAMIN D2
- RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2) AND VITAMIN B12
Label text, as published
OATMILK (FILTERED WATER, OATS), SUNFLOWER OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE (STABILIZER), GUAR GUM, SEA SALT, GELLAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2) AND VITAMIN B12
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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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“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