Creams
Laird Superfood Coconut Superfood Creamer
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 49
Laird Superfood Coconut Superfood Creamer scores 49 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Added sugars 13.3 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better coffee creamers and half and half
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almond + coconut CREAMER Nut Pods · 75 cL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Half & Half Ultra-Pasteurized Grade A Coffee Creamer Harris Teeter · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Pumpkin Spice Superfood Creamer Laird Superfood Not ultra-processed · No gum arabic (acacia) Score 79 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Half & Half Byrne Dairy Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 51 points higher -
Organic Oat Creamer Unsweetened Sown · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 82 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
Coconut Superfood Creamer
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 2.5 points
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 13.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Saturated fat 3.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 51 = 49
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 133 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars | 13.3 g |
| Added sugars | 13.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 portion (15 ml)
Ingredients
- COCONUT MILK (WATER, COCONUT CREAM)
- ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
- GUM ACACIA
- VANILLA EXTRACT
- SEA SALT
- GELLAN GUM
- ORGANIC LION'S MANE MUSHROOM EXTRACT
- BAKING SODA
- ORGANIC REISHI MUSHROOM EXTRACT
Label text, as published
COCONUT MILK (WATER, COCONUT CREAM), ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, GUM ACACIA, VANILLA EXTRACT, SEA SALT, GELLAN GUM, ORGANIC LION'S MANE MUSHROOM EXTRACT, BAKING SODA, ORGANIC REISHI MUSHROOM EXTRACT
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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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“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