Sauces
Nutiva Coconut Secret coconut aminos Original
Score
- High in salt
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 72
Nutiva Coconut Secret coconut aminos Original scores 72 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 11 points Sugars 20 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 4.5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better soy sauce and aminos
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Coconut Aminos Trader Joe's Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Coconut Secret coconut aminos Original
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 20 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 4.5 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 28 = 72
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.7 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 4.5 g |
Serving: 15ml
Ingredients
Label text, as published
organic coconut tree sap, sea salt
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Nutiva
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”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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.”
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