Chocolate milks
Good 2 Grow Good2grow
8 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 60
Good 2 Grow Good2grow scores 60 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Gellan gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better milk
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2% Reduced Fat Milk Lactaid Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Reduced Fat Milk Organic Valley · 1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Organic 2% Reduced Fat Milk Horizon Organic · 1.89 L Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
2% Reduced Fat Milk Horizon Organic Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Grassfed 2% Organic Valley · 59 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Good2grow
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 40 = 60
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 130 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Added sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 bottle (240 ml)
Ingredients
- Organic Lowfat Milk
- Organic Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Organic Cocoa (Organic Cocoa, Organic Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Salt)
- Organic Vanilla Extract
- Gellan Gum
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Vitamin D3
Label text, as published
Organic Lowfat Milk, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa ( Organic Cocoa, Organic Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Salt), Organic Vanilla Extract, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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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“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