Oat-based drinks
Oatly Full Fat Oatmilk
64 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 75
Oatly Full Fat Oatmilk 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 Canola 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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Organic Oat & Seed Oat Milk Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
oat milk organic ORIGINAL Milk Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Simple Oat Milk Mooala Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Original Unsweetened Oat Milk Willa's Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Oat Milk Mooala Organic Not ultra-processed · No seed oils 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
Full Fat Oatmilk
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 67 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g |
| Added sugars | 2.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (240 g)
Ingredients
- Oat Base (Water, Oats)
- Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed Oil
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Calcium Carbonate
- Tricalcium Phosphate
- Sea Salt
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- DHA Algal Oil
- Sodium Ascorbate (Antioxidant)
- Tocopherols (Antioxidant)
- Riboflavin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D2
- Vitamin B12
Label text, as published
Oat Base (Water, Oats), Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed Oil., Contains 2% or Less of: Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sea Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, DHA Algal Oil, Sodium Ascorbate (Antioxidant), Tocopherols (Antioxidant), Riboflavin, Vitamin A, Vitamin D2, 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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“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
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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