Food
Malk almond MALK creamer organic caramel
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 65
Malk almond MALK creamer organic caramel scores 65 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 11 points Sugars 20 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
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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Organic Half & Half 365 Whole Foods Market · 473 mL No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Half & Half Ultra-Pasteurized Grade A Coffee Creamer Harris Teeter · 16 oz No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 98 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Half & Half Byrne Dairy No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Organic half & half Good & Gather No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Half and Half Ultra-Pasteurized Horizon Organic · 32 oz No added sugars · No coconut sugar 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
almond MALK creamer organic caramel
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
- Soluble corn fiber (resistant dextrin) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 20 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 35.5 = 64.5 → 65
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 133 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Added sugars | 20 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 portion (15 ml)
Ingredients
- Filtered Water
- Organic Coconut Sugar (high concern)
- Organic Almonds
- Organic Soluble Tapioca Fiber
- Himalayan Pink Salt
- Baking Soda
Label text, as published
Filtered Water, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Almonds, Organic Soluble Tapioca Fiber, Himalayan Pink Salt, Baking Soda
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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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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
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov