Oat-based drinks
Oatly Oatmilk Barista Edition
32 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 65
Oatly Oatmilk Barista Edition scores 65 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 4 points Energy 58 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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Organic Oat & Seed Oat Milk Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
oat milk organic ORIGINAL Milk Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Simple Oat Milk Mooala Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Original Unsweetened Oat Milk Willa's Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Oat Milk Mooala Organic Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Oatmilk Barista Edition
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
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 2.9 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Energy 58 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 35.5 = 64.5 → 65
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 58 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 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 Serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Oat base (water, oats)
- low erucic acid rapeseed oil
- dipotassium phosphate
- calcium carbonate
- tricalcium phosphate
- sea salt
- dicalcium phosphate
- riboflavin
- vitamin A
- vitamin D2
- vitamin B12
Label text, as published
Oat base (water, oats), low erucic acid rapeseed oil, dipotassium phosphate, calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, sea salt, dicalcium phosphate, 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.
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More from Oatly
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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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