So GoodPlant-Based Milks#3 of 11 in categoryRating 4.3/5

So Good Natural Unsweetened Soy Beverage

So Good Natural Unsweetened Soy Beverage carton

Red flags

No major red flags on the label.

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (4.2g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

3 listed
  • Water
  • Soybeans (20%)
  • Acidity Regulator (INS 500(ii))
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

Nutrition per 100 ml
CNutritionAIngredients1Risk
Energy39 kcal
Protein4.2 g
Carbohydrates1.3 g
Total sugars0.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre0.3 g
Total fat1.8 g
Saturated fat0.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium24 mg
Calcium22 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Soy drink of water, soybeans and one regulator

So Good Natural Unsweetened Soy Beverage is a 1 L carton of water, soybeans (20%) and an acidity regulator. The panel is printed per 100 ml.

CleanPlate scores it CA1. The C for nutrition is middling: 4.2 g protein and some calcium per 100 ml. The A for ingredients reflects whole or lightly processed ingredients (led by soybeans), and almost no additives. The 1 for risk is low: sodium, free sugar and saturated fat are all modest (sodium 24 mg, free sugar 0 g, saturated fat 0.3 g per 100 ml).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • On the pack

    “No Added Sugars”

    Holds

    Added sugar is 0 g; the 0.5 g total sugar comes from the soybeans.

  • On the pack

    “Source of Protein”

    Holds

    4.2 g per 100 ml.

  • On the pack

    “Dairy Free Product”

    Holds

    No dairy ingredient is listed; the pack may contain dairy and almond traces.

  • Product name

    “Plant-Based Soy Beverage”

    Holds

    Soybeans are the only food ingredient besides water.

How CA1 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 ml.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
4.2 g
Fibre
0.3 g
Vitamins and minerals
Calcium
Energy
39 kcal

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Water
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
1
Flagged
None

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
1

Clean

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
24 mg
Saturated fat
0.3 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Water, soybeans (20%) and acidity regulator (sodium carbonate, 500(ii)).

Per 100 ml: 39 kcal, 1.8 g fat of which 0.3 g saturated, 0.5 g sugar of which 0 g added, 0.3 g fibre, 4.2 g protein, 24 mg sodium. Calcium 22 mg per 100 ml is declared and is not added. The pack says it may contain almond and dairy.

Ingredients to watch

  • Protein qualityWorth watching

    Soy protein earns credit at 0.85 weight, so 4.2 g protein gives a C.

  • Not fortifiedWorth watching

    Calcium is 22 mg per 100 ml, far below dairy milk.

  • Clean listFine

    Three ingredients, with no flavour, gum or emulsifier.

  • Risk loadFine

    Sodium 24 mg, 0 g added sugar and 0.3 g saturated fat.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Soy milk has as much calcium as dairy"

This pack declares 22 mg per 100 ml and is not fortified.

Myth: "Unsweetened means tasteless"

Soy gives a mild bean taste; sweetened versions add sugar.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsDaily
  • ChildrenDaily
  • Diabetes or prediabetesA good choice

Smarter ways to eat it

Use in tea or coffee

Warm it gently so it does not split.

Pair with a calcium food

Add ragi or sesame to the day.

Common questions

Is So Good Natural Unsweetened Soy Beverage healthy?

So Good Natural Unsweetened Soy Beverage scores CA1 (Very Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a strong choice that holds up on nutrition and ingredients. We found no major red flags on its label. On the plus side: Source of protein (4.2g); No added sugar; Low sodium.

What does the CA1 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (1) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): clean.

Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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