Oat-based drinks
Chobani Oatmilk Original
52 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 57
Chobani Oatmilk Original scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) 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 12 points Sugars 7 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 100 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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Milked Oats Unsweetened Elmhurst Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 97 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Non-Dairy Oat Beverage Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 97 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Organic Oat & Seed Oat Milk Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
oat milk organic ORIGINAL Milk Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Original Unsweetened Oat Milk Willa's Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Oatmilk Original
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 7 g / 100 ml minus 12 points
- Energy 100 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 43 = 57
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 240 ml
Ingredients
- Organic oat blend (water, organic whole grain oats) (not recognized)
- organic rapeseed oil (low erucic acid)
- sea salt
- nutrient extract blend (fruit and vegetable sources) (not recognized)
- calcium carbonate
- gellan gum
- tricalcium phosphate
- dipotassium phosphate
Label text, as published
Organic oat blend (water, organic whole grain oats), contains 2% or less of: organic rapeseed oil (low erucic acid), sea salt, nutrient extract blend (fruit and vegetable sources), calcium carbonate, gellan gum, tricalcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Composite material
Context only: no points in v1.
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