Plant-based milk alternatives
So Delicious Organic Coconut Unsweetened Vanilla
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
Why it scores 60
So Delicious Organic Coconut Unsweetened Vanilla scores 60 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 45 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Organic Non-Dairy Soy Beverage Unsweetened Trader Joe's · 32 fl oz (1 qt) 946 mL Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened Soymilk Plain West Life · 1.89 L Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Milked Coconuts & Cashews Unsweetened Elmhurst Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Coconut Unsweetened Vanilla
Ingredients
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Magnesium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Energy 45 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 40 = 60
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 45 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 g)
Ingredients
- Organic coconut milk (filtered water, organic coconut cream)
- vitamin and mineral blend (calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, calcium carbonate, l-selenomethionine [selenium], vitamin a acetate, vitamin d2, zinc oxide, vitamin b12)
- organic sunflower lecithin
- gellan gum
- natural flavor
- organic locust bean gum
- sea salt
Label text, as published
Other Ingredients: Organic coconut milk (filtered water, organic coconut cream), vitamin and mineral blend (calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, calcium carbonate, l-selenomethionine [selenium], vitamin a acetate, vitamin d2, zinc oxide, vitamin b12), organic sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, natural flavor, organic locust bean gum, sea salt. Allergen Information: We apply strict quality control measures in an effort to prevent contamination by undeclared food allergens. To assure our preventive measures are effective, we sample test our products for the presence of dairy, gluten, peanut, soy and tree nut allergens using state of the art testing methods Contains: Coconut.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More plant-based milk alternatives on GoodSwap
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Dairy-Free Milk Ripple · 48 fl oz Ultra-processedContains seed oils Score 63 out of 100 Good -
Milked Walnuts Unsweetened Elmhurst · 32 fl oz No additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Cacao Essentials 100% Plant Based Shake Remedy Organics · 355 mL Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugarsCertified organic Score 43 out of 100 Okay -
Classic Coconut Milk, Unsweetened Field Day · 13.5 fl oz (400 mL) Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatCertified organic Score 64 out of 100 Good -
Reduced Fat Coconut Milk Goya · 59 mL High in saturated fat Score 76 out of 100 Good -
Original Almond Non-Dairy Beverage 365 Whole Foods Market · 96 fl oz/3 qt/2.84 L Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 78 out of 100 Good
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Sources
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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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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