Coconut milks
Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk
403 mL.
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 73
Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk scores 73 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 4 points Energy 60 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 4 g / 100 ml: High in saturated fat. Strong
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
Lite Coconut Milk
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Energy 60 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 60 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (0.333 cup)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Water, Coconut, & Guar Gum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Paper, Metal
Context only: no points in v1.
More coconut milks on GoodSwap
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Coconut Milk Goya · 400 mL High in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Coconut Milk Silk · 64 fl oz Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 42 out of 100 Okay -
Coconut Milk Beverage Vanilla Shelf Stable So Delicious Dairy Free Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
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 Thai Kitchen
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