Coconut-based drinks
So Delicious Organic Coconut original
1 Quart (946 mL)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 35
So Delicious Organic Coconut original scores 35 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 12 points Sugars 7 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better plant milks
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Organic Coconut Silk · 946 mL Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
almond MALK ORGANIC VANILLA Malk · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Organic Soy Soymilk Silk · 946 mL Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 81 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Organic Vanilla Oat Malk MALK Organics LLC Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 86 out of 100 , 51 points higher -
Organic Coconut Non-Dairy Beverage - Vanilla Vita Coco Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 68 out of 100 , 33 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Coconut original
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Magnesium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 7 g / 100 ml minus 12 points
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Energy 70 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 65 = 35
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 70 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 240 ml
Ingredients
- Organic coconutmilk (filtered water, organic coconut cream) (not recognized)
- organic cane sugar (high concern)
- organic guar gum
- vitamin and mineral blend (calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, calcium carbonate, l-selenomethionine (selenium), vitamin A acetate, vitamin D2, zinc oxide, ivtamin B12)
- xanthan gum
Label text, as published
Other Ingredients: Organic coconutmilk (filtered water, organic coconut cream), organic cane sugar, organic guar gum, vitamin and mineral blend (calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, calcium carbonate, l-selenomethionine (selenium), vitamin A acetate, vitamin D2, zinc oxide, ivtamin B12), xanthan gum. Contains: coconut.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Soy
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Tetra pak
Context only: no points in v1.
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Organic coconut unsweetened original So Delicious Dairy Free · 1.89 L Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatCertified organic Score 65 out of 100 Good -
Coconut Milk Beverage Unsweetened Shelf Stable So Delicious Dairy Free · 6 × 32 fl oz (946 mL) cartons, net 1.5 gal (5.67 L) Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 75 out of 100 Good -
Mango Flavored Drink with Nata de Coco Mogu Mogu · 320 mL Dye with an EU warning labelContains synthetic dyesUltra-processedContains added sugars Score 9 out of 100 Bad -
Non-Dairy Coconut Beverage Vita Coco · 1 L Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 80 out of 100 Excellent
More from So Delicious
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
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“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