Coconut-based drinks
So Delicious Organic Coconut Unsweetened Coconutmilk
946 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
Why it scores 65
So Delicious Organic Coconut Unsweetened Coconutmilk scores 65 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 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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Organic Almondmilk - Unsweetened Vanilla Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Milked Coconuts & Cashews Unsweetened Elmhurst Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Organic soy unsweetened Three Trees · 28 fl oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Coconut Unsweetened Coconutmilk
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Magnesium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 45 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 35 = 65
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 |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 portion (1 cup)
Ingredients
- Organic coconut milk (filtered water, organic coconut cream)
- organic guar gum
- tricalcium phosphate
- magnesium phosphate
- xanthan gum
- L-selenomethionine (selenium)
- vitamin A acetate
- vitamin D2
- zinc oxide
- vitamin B12
Label text, as published
Other Ingredients: Organic coconut milk (filtered water, organic coconut cream), organic guar gum, tricalcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, xanthan gum, L-selenomethionine (selenium), vitamin A acetate, vitamin D2, zinc oxide, vitamin B12. Allergen Information: Contains coconut. Produced in a facility that also processes soy and other tree nuts. We have a rigorous allergen testing program and apply strict quality control measures in an effort to prevent contamination by undeclared food allergens. We test our equipment after cleaning and before the next production run for the presence of allergenic proteins. We also test our finished products for the allergen(s) run on the line in the preceding production run.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
May contain: Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Cardboard, Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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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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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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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