Coconut milks and creams
Simply Asia Organic Coconut Milk
6
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
Why it scores 66
Simply Asia Organic Coconut Milk scores 66 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 7 points Saturated fat 10 g / 100 ml: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 120 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better canned coconut milk and cream
-
Super Morning Organic Apples, Acai, Coconut Milk & Oats +SuperChia Happy Tot Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Lite Coconut Milk Thai Kitchen · 25.36 fl oz/749 mL Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Organic Coconut Milk Real Coco Less saturated fat · No guar gum Score 84 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Heavy coconut cream Let's Do Organic Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Coconut Milk Malk · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Coconut Milk
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 1 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 10 g / 100 ml minus 7 points
- Energy 120 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 34.5 = 65.5 → 66
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1/3 cup (80 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Organic Coconut, Water, & Organic Guar Gum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More coconut milks and creams on GoodSwap
-
Coconut Milk Unsweetened Thai Kitchen Organic · 13.66 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatCertified organic Score 67 out of 100 Good -
Coconut Milk A Taste Of Thai Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fat Score 63 out of 100 Good -
Organic Reduced Fat Coconut Milk Trader Joe's · 400 mL High in saturated fatCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Coconut Milk Unsweetened Thai Kitchen · 15 oz (425 g) Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fat Score 64 out of 100 Good -
Coconut Milk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Vanilla Bean So Delicious Dairy Free Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 6 out of 100 Bad -
Coconut Milk Aroy-D · 400 mL Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatMay contain traces of 1,4-dioxane Score 67 out of 100 Good
More from Simply Asia
Sources
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
-
“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