Oat-based drinks
Oatly 4 Ingredient Oatmilk
64 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 76
Oatly 4 Ingredient Oatmilk scores 76 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 6 points Sugars 2.9 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 3 points Energy 33 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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Original Unsweetened Oat Milk Willa's Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
oat milk organic ORIGINAL Milk Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Oat & Seed Oat Milk Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Simple Oat Milk Mooala Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Oat Milk Mooala Organic Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
4 Ingredient Oatmilk
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 2.9 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Energy 33 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 24 = 76
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 33 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g |
| Added sugars | 2.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (1 cup)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Oat base (water, oats), sea salt, citrus fiber.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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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“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