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Oat milk or almond milk in your flat white — does it matter?
Both remove lactose. Oat milk adds some oat FODMAPs and sugars that almond milk doesn't have, but the difference is small at a 100 ml pour. For most people, the choice between these two comes down to taste.
Scores use a standard reference serving via the GASP model. Individual tolerance varies.
Not really — the scores are very similar.
Both options sit close together overall. Go with whichever you enjoy more.
Try it on your own food
These ideas are a starting point — see how your actual meals and foods score.
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Where the scores come from
- The GASP model — Gas, Agitation, Stool-loosening, Particle load
- Monash University FODMAP program — fermentable carbohydrate thresholds
- USDA FoodData Central — nutrient composition data
Scores are our modelled synthesis — not endorsed by these organisations.
Written and checked from lived experience with a J-pouch. Last updated June 2026. The GASP Score is a modelled estimate, not medical advice — always work alongside your own clinical team.
Scores are modelled estimates, not medical advice. Everyone's gut is different, and tolerance changes over time. Reintroduce foods one at a time, and follow your own medical team's advice.