Almond-based drinks
Wegmans Almond milk
1/2 gallon/64 fl oz/1.89
Score
Why it scores 94
Wegmans Almond milk scores 94 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Gellan gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1 points Energy 12 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.
The Receipt
Almond milk
Ingredients
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 12 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 6 = 94
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 12 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients
- ALMONDMILK (WATER, ALMONDS)
- CALCIUM CARBONATE
- SALT
- POTASSIUM CITRATE
- SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- GELLAN GUM
- MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E)
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE
- VITAMIN D2
Label text, as published
ALMONDMILK (WATER, ALMONDS), CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, GELLAN GUM, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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.”
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