Almond-based drinks
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Great value, unsweetened almondmilk, original
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 75
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Great value, unsweetened almondmilk, original scores 75 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 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
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better plant milks
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Organic Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Organic Almondmilk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 fl oz/1.5 Quart/1.4 L Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Unsweetened Almond Almondmilk New Barn Organics Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 97 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Original Unsweetened Oat Milk Willa's Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No sunflower lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Great value, unsweetened almondmilk, original
Ingredients
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 30 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Ingredients Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds)
- Calcium Carbonate
- Sea Salt
- Potassium Citrate
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Gellan Gum
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Vitamin D2
- D- Alpha- Tocopherol ( Natural Vitamin E)
Label text, as published
Ingredients Almondmilk ( Filtered Water, Almonds), Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, D- Alpha- Tocopherol ( Natural Vitamin E)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More almond-based drinks on GoodSwap
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Almond Breeze almondmilk UNSWEETENED Vanilla Blue Diamond Almonds Ultra-processed Score 68 out of 100 Good -
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Almond Non-Dairy Beverage, Original Unsweetened Kirkland Signature · 12 × 946 mL (32 fl oz) Ultra-processed Score 72 out of 100 Good -
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Sources
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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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“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