Milk substitutes
Forager Project Cinnamon Vanilla Creamer
20 oz
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 68
Forager Project Cinnamon Vanilla Creamer scores 68 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 3 points Sugars 6.7 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better coffee creamers and half and half
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Half & Half Ultra-Pasteurized Grade A Coffee Creamer Harris Teeter · 16 oz No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 98 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Plant-based creamer Vanilla Bean Mooala · 44 fl oz No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Half and Half Ultra-Pasteurized Horizon Organic · 32 oz No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Half And Half Creamer Land O Lake · 30 mL No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Grassfed Half & Half Organic Valley · 16 oz No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Cinnamon Vanilla Creamer
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 6.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 32 = 68
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3 g |
| Sugars | 6.7 g |
| Added sugars | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 15 mL
Ingredients
- Filtered water
- gluten-free oats
- coconut sugar (high concern)
- cashews
- coconut cream
- baking soda
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- sea salt
Label text, as published
Filtered water, gluten-free oats, coconut sugar, cashews, coconut cream, baking soda, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt. Contains: Coconut, cashews.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More milk substitutes on GoodSwap
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Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla almondmilk Blue Diamond · 240 mL Ultra-processed Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Oat blend Chobani · 52 fl oz Ultra-processedContains seed oilsContains whole grains Score 77 out of 100 Good -
Chocolate Banana Plant-Based Shake Koia · 12 fl oz/355 mL Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 16 out of 100 Bad -
Cacao Bean Plant-Based Shake Koia · 12 oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 39 out of 100 Poor -
OWYN Pro Elite Sea Salted Caramel OWYN Contains seed oils Score 93 out of 100 Excellent -
Non-Dairy Coconut Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 72 out of 100 Good
More from Forager Project
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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