Coconut milks
Goya Coconut Milk
400 mL
Score
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Goya Coconut Milk scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 7.5 points Potassium metabisulfite: Sulfites must be declared above 10 mg/kg in the EU and UK and at 10 ppm or more in the US because some people, especially people with asthma, react to them. Regulatory
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 9 g / 100 ml: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 100 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Coconut Milk
Ingredients
- Potassium metabisulfite minus 7.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Saturated fat 9 g / 100 ml minus 7 points
- Energy 100 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 portion (59 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
COCONUT MILK, WATER, POTASSIUM METABISULFITE (AS A PRESERVATIVE).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Sulphites
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Metal
Context only: no points in v1.
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Lite Coconut Milk Thai Kitchen · 403 mL. Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fat Score 73 out of 100 Good -
Organic Coconut Milk Unsweetened Califia Farms · 48 oz High in saturated fatCertified organic Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Coconut Milk Aroy-D · 1000 mL Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatNo additives Score 69 out of 100 Good
More from Goya
Sources
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers
“ANNEX II SUBSTANCES OR PRODUCTS CAUSING ALLERGIES OR INTOLERANCES 1. Cereals containing gluten, namely: wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut or their hybridised strains”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“1. Cereals containing gluten, namely: wheat (such as spelt and khorasan wheat), rye, barley, oats or their hybridised strains, and products thereof”
legislation.gov.uk
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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk