Plant-based milk alternatives
Pacific Organic Oat Original Plant-Based Beverage
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 59
Pacific Organic Oat Original Plant-Based Beverage 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 14 points Sugars 17 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 130 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 · Less sugar Score 97 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Organic Soy Original Unsweetened Plant-Based Beverage Pacific Foods™ Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Organic Oat & Seed Oat Milk Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Organic Soymilk Eden · 946 mL Not ultra-processed · Less sugar 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
Organic Oat Original Plant-Based Beverage
Ingredients
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 17 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 130 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 41 = 59
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 130 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Sugars | 17 g |
| Added sugars | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 240 ml
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Other Ingredients: Water, oats*, oat bran*, contains 1% or less of: gellan gum, sea salt, tricalcium phosphate, vitamin D2. * Organic
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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“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