Cooking helpers
Whole Foods Market Organic Coconut Cream
13.5 fl oz/400 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
Why it scores 70
Whole Foods Market Organic Coconut Cream scores 70 out of 100 (Good) 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 9 points Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Guar gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Organic Coconut Cream
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 200 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 30.5 = 69.5 → 70
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 200 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 Tbsp (15 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC COCONUT, PURIFIED WATER, ORGANIC GUAR GUM.
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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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
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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