Plant-based beverages
P.S.W. Inc. Coco Pure Coconut Water
9.5 fl oz
Score
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 72
P.S.W. Inc. Coco Pure Coconut Water scores 72 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Fructose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 9 points Sugars 3.6 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better coconut water
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Organic Pure Coconut Water Real Coco · 1 L/33.8 fl oz No added sugars · No fructose Score 99 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Pure Coconut Water Goya · 240 mL No added sugars · No fructose Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Coco Pure Coconut Water
Ingredients
- Fructose minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 3.6 g / 100 ml minus 9 points
- Energy 16 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 28 = 72
Can’t score above 79. Contains fructose, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 16 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 BOTTLE (285 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
COCONUT WATER, COCONUT ESSENCE, LESS THAN 1% FRUIT SUGAR
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- 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