Oat-based drinks
Friendly Farms Oatmilk
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 58
Friendly Farms Oatmilk scores 58 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 120 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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Non-Dairy Oat Beverage Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 97 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Milked Oats Unsweetened Elmhurst Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 97 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Organic Oat & Seed Oat Milk Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
oat milk organic ORIGINAL Milk Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Original Unsweetened Oat Milk Willa's Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Oatmilk
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 7 g / 100 ml minus 12 points
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 120 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 42.5 = 57.5 → 58
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
- oatmilk (filtered facts water, oats)
- hi oleic sunflower oil
- calcium carbonate
- tricalcium phosphate
- container (8 fl oz) 240ml sea salt
- gellan gum
- vitamin a palmitate
- ergocalciferol (vitamin d2)
- riboflavin
- vitamin b12
Label text, as published
oatmilk (filtered facts water, oats), contains 2% or less of: hi oleic sunflower oil, calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, container (8 fl oz) 240ml sea salt, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, ergocalciferol (vitamin d2), riboflavin, vitamin b12, contains: trace amounts of wheat,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Nonfat Greek Yogurt Friendly Farms · 850 g Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Whole Milk Greek Yogurt Plain Friendly Farms · 32 oz (907 g) Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Vitamin D Whole Milk Friendly Farms · 1 gallon Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Probiotic Kefir Friendly Farms · 32 oz Score 41 out of 100 Okay
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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“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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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